Landslides are ubiquitous within the state of Oregon, imposing an annual estimated cost of more than $10 million. Weak, saturated soils at steep slopes combined with persistent rainfall throughout most of the year provide a dangerous environment for this natural disaster, particularly in western Oregon. This grim situation is intensified...
Landslides are ubiquitous within the state of Oregon, imposing an annual estimated cost of more than $10 million. Weak, saturated soils at steep slopes combined with persistent rainfall throughout most of the year provide a dangerous environment for this natural disaster, particularly in western Oregon. This grim situation is intensified...
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The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a preliminary seismic assessment of the ODFW HMSC Office Building in Newport, OR. This report includes a description of the local seismic hazard, a description of the building’s lateral force resisting system, a description of the methods employed to evaluate the building,...
