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LESSONS FROM THE FEBRUARY 22ND CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE (2011)

This paper gives a summary of a reconnaissance mission conducted by the author on behalf of the AEES after the February 22nd 2011 (Christchurch) earthquake. It highlights the damage observed in reinforced concrete buildings, the effects of liquefaction and also of the large vertical accelerations generated by this near-field event. Some observations made by others are included to give a more complete picture than could be obtained by one person in the space of four days.
Reference:
Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2011 Conference, 18-20 November, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Organization:
Department of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne
Australia
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