Earthquake Risk Study for Oregon's Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub

Earthquake Risk Study for Oregon's Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub
Author: Yumei Wang
Publisher:
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2013-04-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781457845154

Six magnitude 5 or higher earthquakes have occurred within the Portland, OR, metropolitan area in the past 150 years. The Cascadia Subduction Zone has produced more than 40 large magnitude earthquakes in the past 10,000 years, most recently on Jan. 26, 1700 with an estimated magnitude 9. It is not a question of if Oregon will experience a catastrophic earthquake, but when it will occur. Oregon’s critical energy infrastructure (CEI) Hub is located in an area with significant seismic hazard. Significant liquid fuel, natural gas and electrical infrastructure and facilities are situated in this relatively small area in Portland. One large consumer is the Portland International Airport. Much of NW Natural’s natural gas also passes through the CEI Hub. A high voltage electrical transmission corridor crosses the area as well as supplies distribution for this area. This is the final report of an earthquake risk study on Oregon’s CEI Hub. The study focuses on a large-magnitude Cascadia earthquake which because of widespread shaking and vulnerable infrastructure poses a high risk to the health and safety of Oregonians and the region’s economy. It identifies and defines the CEI Hub area, assesses the seismic hazards and identifies the vulnerabilities of the petroleum (liquid fuel), natural gas, and electric energy facilities in the CEI Hub. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Supporting Documentation

Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Supporting Documentation
Author:
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2015
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780160926754

The Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) handbook can be used by trained personnel to identify, inventory, and screen buildings that are potentially seismically vulnerable. The RVS procedure comprises a method and several forms that help users to quickly identify, inventory, and score buildings according to their risk of collapse if hit by major earthquakes. The RVS handbook describes how to identify the structural type and key weakness characteristics, how to complete the screening forms, and how to manage a successful RVS program.