Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage

Download or read book Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage written by Eduardo A. Fierro and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the sources of nonstructural earthquake damage in simple terms, and provides information on effective methods of reducing the potential risks. Intended for a lay audience: building owners, facilities managers, maintenance personnel, store or office managers, corporate/agency department heads, business proprietors, homeowners. Covers: building utility systems (batteries, piping, chillers); architectural elements (stairways, windows, exterior signs); and furniture and contents (library stacks, artwork, stoves, cabinets, etc.). Drawings and photos. Glossary and bibliography.