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Typically, the action of gravity is the primary driving force for a landslide to occur though in this case there was another contributing factor which affected the original slope stability: the landslide required an earthquake trigger before being released. Effects of pounding against adjacent building, Loma Prieta. Pounding against adjacent ...
Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion, or soil failure due to earthquakes.With better understanding of seismic demand on structures and with recent experiences with large earthquakes near urban centers, the need of seismic retrofitting is well acknowledged.
Even though she bought the property as-is, she claims the state didn’t disclose any landslide issues and insists she would have never purchased the land had she known it might be at risk.
This type of measure is used in cases of smaller landslides. The effectiveness of micropiles is linked to the insertion of micropiles over the entire landslide area. In the case of rotational landslides in soft clay, the piles contribute to increasing the resisting moment by friction on the upper part of the pile shaft found in the landslide.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, more than 2,000 landslides displaced families in western North Carolina. They are waiting to find out if rebuilding is even possible or safe.
If a landslide destroys your home and your insurance policy won’t cover the damages, you may be in for a financial blow. But there may be ways to soften it. First, see if your mortgage company ...
Sudden slumps usually occur after earthquakes or heavy continuing rains, and can stabilize within a few hours. Most slumps develop over comparatively longer periods, taking months or years to reach stability. An example of a slow-moving slump is the Swift Creek Landslide, a deep-seated rotational slump located on Sumas Mountain, Washington.
Cincinnati will get just over $10 million to address damage from landslides. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the city a $10.1 million grant from infrastructure programs, according to ...