| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/K55400/01 |
| Title: |
FIELD INVESTIGATION OF THE KOBE, JAPAN EARTHQUAKE OF 17TH JANUARY 1995 |
| Principal Investigator: |
Crewe, Professor AJ |
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Civil Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bristol |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 February 1995 |
Ends: |
30 April 1995 |
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2,470
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| Civil Engineering Materials |
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This research aims to carry out a comprehensive and detailed field survey of the structural damage and ground failures caused by the Kobe earthquake of 17/1/95, which measured 7.2 on the Richter Scale. The effectiveness of the various earthquake protection methods used in Japan, including repair and retrofit will be assessed, and comparisons will be made between the actual performance of structures and the expectations of designers. Local geological and seismographic data, including strong motion records will be collected and the disaster management procedures and socio-economic effects of this earthquake will be studied.This research will contribute to an improved understanding of structure behaviour under seismic loads and an evaluation of the adequacy of current design practices and regulations. The Kobe earthquake provides a unique opportunity for assessment of the effectiveness of current Japanese design practices which are arguably the most sophisticated in the world.
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