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Performance of non-structural components during the February 28, 2001 Nisqually (Seattle-Olympia) earthquake

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Abstract

A study describing the performance of non-structural components during the 2001 Nisqually earthquake was presented. A large portion of the estimated two billion dollar loss resulting from the Nisqually earthquake was associated with damage to nonstructural components. It was observed that the inferior performance of nonstructural components reduced the overall performance of many building systems. The performance of ceiling systems, interior and exterior wall finishes, window systems, building contents, gas, water and electrical systems was investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages763-774
Number of pages12
StatePublished - 2003
Event2003 ASCE/SEI Structures Congress and Exposition: Engineering Smarter - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: May 29 2003May 31 2003

Conference

Conference2003 ASCE/SEI Structures Congress and Exposition: Engineering Smarter
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period05/29/0305/31/03

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