Related Seismic Design Links

Recent Earthquakes (USGS)

• California & Nevada
• USA
• World

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

• Seismic Design Maps and Tools for Buildings
• Earthquake Information
• Earthquake Visual Glossary
• Liquefaction Hazard Maps - San Francisco Bay Area
• National Seismic Hazard Maps and Data

California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA)

• Earthquake Preparedness Tips
• Safety Assessment Program (SAP)

California Integrated Seismic Network (CISN)

• California Integrated Seismic Network
• Map of California Earthquake Shaking Potential (jpeg)

California Seismic Legislation

• Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act
• Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
• Seismic Hazards Zonation Program (SHZP)

Miscellaneous

• Forces of Nature - Earthquakes (National Geographic)
• San Andreas Fault Earthquake Simulator (IRIS)
• Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country - S.F. Bay Region (pdf)
• Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country - Southern California (pdf)
• Earthquake Country - Southern California
• 2005 Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety (pdf)

Earthquake Photographs

• General (USGS)
• 1906 San Francisco (USGS)
• 1989 Loma Prieta (USGS)
• 1992 Landers (SCEC)
• Historic Earthquakes in Southern California (SCEDC)
• John Martin & Associates, Inc.

FEMA Documents

• FEMA 454 - Designing for Earthquakes: A Manual for Architects
• FEMA 232 - Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction
• FEMA 450 - NEHRP Recommended Provisions and Commentary for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures. 2003 Edition
• FEMA 451 - NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples
• FEMA 451B - NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Training and Instructional Materials
• FEMA 349 - Action Plan for Performance-Based Seismic Design
• FEMA 445 - Next-Generation Performance-Based Seismic Design Guidelines: Program Plan for New and Existing Buildings
• FEMA 350 - Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-Frame Buildings
• FEMA 351 - Recommended Seismic Evaluation and Upgrade Criteria for Existing Welded Steel Moment-Frame Buildings
• FEMA 352 - Recommended Postearthquake Evaluation and Repair Criteria for Welded Steel Moment-Frame Buildings
• FEMA 353 - Recommended Specifications and Quality Assurance Guidelines for Steel Moment-Frame Construction for Seismic Applications