Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Learning From Earthquakes

Photos of Port at Port-au-Prince by Glenn Rix, Georgia Tech

There are two piers at the port. The north pier is where the crane is that many may have seen in photos. The wharf was completely destroyed by liquefaction-induced lateral spreading and is now submerged. At present, no effort is being made to restore operations at the north pier because of the extensive damage. The […]

Transportation

From: “Earthquake reported along the East Coast”, Washington Post [DC] Metro spokesman Dan Stessel said Metro trains were limited to running only 15 miles per hour after the earthquake shook the area. Riders should expect significant delays throughout the evening. The speed restrictions are expected to stay in place for “several hours” and will “likely affect […]

Clearinghouse Briefing #2 Report (Monday, August 25, 2014)

Download the report here: Clearinghouse Briefing #2 Summary Slideshow. Below is a list of preliminary report-outs from discipline-based teams that were presented at the Clearinghouse briefing: GeosciencesTeam members: Cooper Brossy, David Trench, and Mike Buga, Fugro Consultants Geotechnical Team Members: Keith Kelson and John Weslily Buildings: Residential, Single FamilyTeam members: Veronica Crothers and Karl Telleen, Maffei Structural […]