Understanding earthquake disasters/
Amita Sinvhal
- New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill, 2010.
- xvi, 285 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
A. Author's profile -- B. Dedication -- C. Preface -- D. List of symbols -- E. List of acronyms -- 1. Global seismicity -- Introduction -- The circum pacific belt -- The alpine-himalayan belt -- Other regions of seismicity -- Topography -- Earthquake catalogs -- Conclusion -- References -- 2. Plate tectonics -- Introduction -- Plates -- Some assumptions in the theory of plate tectonics -- Causes of plate motion -- Interplate and intraplate earthquakes -- Conclusion -- References -- 3. Seismic waves -- Introduction -- Seismic waves -- Propagation of seismic waves -- Internal structure of the earth -- Different phases of seismic waves -- Earthquake damage and seismic waves -- Conclusion -- References -- 4. Earthquakes and faults -- Introduction -- What is a fault? -- Different aspects of faults -- Evidence of active faults -- Damage implications -- Conclusion -- References -- 5. Tectonic evolution of the indian plate -- Introduction -- Boundaries of the indian plate -- Geological time scale -- Evolution in time -- Main tectonic units -- Tectonic evolution -- Tectonics and seismicity -- Conclusion -- References -- 6. Seismicity of india -- Introduction -- Great earthquakes in india -- The assam earthquake of 12th june 1897 -- The kangra earthquake of april 4, 1905 -- The bihar-nepal earthquake of january 15, 1934 -- The andaman earthquake of june 26, 1941 -- The assam earthquake of august 15, 1950 -- The sumatra earthquake of december 26, 2004 -- Future implications -- Other important disastrous earthquakes in india -- Conclusion -- References -- 7. Measures of an earthquake, magnitude, and intensity -- Introduction -- Magnitude -- Some common magnitude scales -- Relation between magnitude and other aspects of an earthquake -- Intensity -- Conclusion -- References -- 8. Seismic zoning -- Introduction -- Background -- Method of making a seismic zoning map -- Different seismic zoning maps of india -- Applications -- Seismic micro zoning -- Conclusion -- References -- 9. Ground damage -- Introduction -- Topographic and surface distortions -- Liquefaction -- Fissures -- Earthquake fountains -- Sand boils -- Mud flows -- Mud volcano -- Ground and surface water -- Land slides -- Conclusion -- References -- 10. Tsunamis and earthquakes -- Introduction -- Examples -- Cause -- Effects -- The tsunami generated by the sumatra earthquake of december 26, 2004 -- Causes of disaster -- What can be done? -- Conclusion -- References -- 11. Stone and brick masonry houses -- Introduction -- Stone walls -- Timber framed construction -- Timber frame with masonry infill -- Brick masonry -- Composite construction -- Site effects -- Conclusion -- References -- 12. Multistorey buildings -- Introduction -- Krishna complex -- Site selection -- Foundation -- Planning and architectural configuration -- Structural details -- Nonstructural elements -- Lack of coherent construction -- Construction material and site supervision -- What can be done -- Conclusion -- References -- 13. Lifelines and infrastructure -- Introduction -- Water supply -- Electricity supply -- Medical facilities -- Transport systems -- Industry -- Communications -- Schools -- What can be done? -- Conclusion -- References -- 14. Recording and interpretation -- Introduction -- The recording instrument -- Determination of epicenter -- Determination of depth of focus -- Determination of depth of bedrock -- Conclusion -- References -- 15. What can be done -- Introduction -- Earthquake prediction -- What to do when caught in an earthquake -- What to do and not to do once you are sure that the earthquake is over -- How to prepare for the next earthquake -- Long-term measures -- Conclusion -- References -- A. Appendix i -- Magnitude energy relation -- References -- B. Appendix ii -- References -- C. Bibliography -- D. Glossary.