The role of postearthquake investigations in the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program

ABSTRACT

Data and basic knowledge gained from postearthquake investigation conducted under the auspices of the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP) have advanced the state - of - knowledge and state od practice in earthquake engineering. These advances have led to significant changes in public policy, focused research and accelerated the adoption of improved mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery measures in communities throughout the United Stated. Many countries throughout the world have benefited from investigations made during the past decade (AU)