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1. 1.  b-Value Variations Preceding the Devastating, 1999 Earthquake, near Izmit, Turkey

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Geofysik

   Author : Sara Andersson; [2015]
   Keywords : b-value; frequency-magnitude distribution; earthquake precursors; temporal variations; North Anatolian Fault Zone; b-värde; Gutenberg-Richter relationen; förelöpare till jordbävningar; temporala variationer; Norra Anatoliska förkastningen;

   Abstract : The potential of temporal b-value variations as an intermediate-term (weeks to months) earthquake precursor was investigated in the western portion of the North Anatolian Fault Zone (NAFZ), between January 1982 to December 2004. The focus of the study is on the devastating, 1999 earthquake, near Izmit. READ MORE

3. 2. Capacity assessment of a single span arch bridge with backfill : A case study of the Glomman Bridge

   University essay from KTH/Byggvetenskap

   Author : Henrik Bjurström; Johan Lasell; [2009]
   Keywords : Arch bridge; vault; finite element; backfill; failure envelope; masonry; capacity assessment; Bågbro; valv; finita element; fyllning; brottenvelopp; stenvalv; klassningsberäkning;

   Abstract :   The aim of this Master Thesis is to assess the load carrying capacity of the Glomman Bridge outside of the Swedish city Örebro. The Glomman Bridge is an unreinforced concrete single span arch bridge with backfill. The bridge was constructed in 1923 on assignment from the Swedish National Railways (SJ). READ MORE