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publications-4200
Type:
article
Year:
2010
Authors:
Romero, Nathalie and Romero, Natalia and O’Rourke, Thomas D. and Nozick, Linda K. and Davis, Craig A.
Title:
Seismic Hazards and Water Supply Performance
Venue/Journal:
Journal of Earthquake Engineering
DOI:
10.1080/13632460903527989
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Abstract:
This article describes seismic hazards, including fault rupture, liquefaction, landslides, and site amplification, using Los Angeles as a case study. Water supply simulation results are presented for a 7.8 MW earthquake on the San Andreas Fault. Severe water losses are shown after 24 h, with nearly 2,700 locations of pipeline damage and a 66\% decrease in normal water service. The water supply system was modeled with and without reservoirs that have been removed from service to meet water quality standards. The results show that opening the disconnected reservoirs immediately after a serious earthquake is an effective strategy for emergency response.
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