Impact of Great December 26, 2004 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami on Structures in Port Blair
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 21, Issue 2
Abstract
This paper reports on the effects of the great Sumatra earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004, in and around Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The earthquake shaking and subsequent tsunami caused substantial damage to structures that include buildings, harbors, overhead water tanks, seaport control towers, and so on. Other important structures, for example, dams, bridges, hangars, and so on, also suffered minor damage without disrupting their functioning. Reinforced concrete structures on the islands were the worst performers, while traditionally constructed timber and masonry structures performed well in response to ground shaking. The mandatory Indian Standards were not complied within the design of many recent structures on the islands located in the most severe seismic zone in India.
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Acknowledgments
The writers gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, toward the reconnaissance study.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 21 • Issue 2 • April 2007
Pages: 128 - 142
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© 2007 ASCE.
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Received: Mar 31, 2006
Accepted: Jul 11, 2006
Published online: Apr 1, 2007
Published in print: Apr 2007
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