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Assessing Seismic Rockfall Impacts on Mobility in Transportation Corridors

Creator:

Holtan, Katherine

Abstract:

The climate and geologic conditions of the Pacific Northwest leaves its roads highly susceptible to rockfall hazards. Rockfalls often occur on steep slopes that experience heavy rainfall, groundwater seepage, or strong shaking from earthquakes. The unpredictable nature of these events often creates substantial problems for communities, transportation infrastructure, and the...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis