Estimation of earthquake losses to buildings (except single family dwellings)

Abstract

This study is the eleventh in a series of investigations, beginning in 1967, dealing with the estimation of earthquake damage to various types of buildings. A methodology is developed in this report for determining inventory and estimating losses resulting from various postulated earthquakes occurring individually and for various ensembles of earthquakes. Five broad classes of buildings are considered. The building classes studied cover most of the building types in the San Francisco Bay area with the exception of one to four family dwellings, lifeline facilities, and special types of structures such as oil refineries and storage facilities, military installations, and bridges.