Earthquake Risk and U.S. Highway Infrastructure: Frequently Asked Questions

Mallett, William J. ; Carter, Nicole T. ; Folger, Peter

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Infrastructure;    Earthquakes;    Emergency management;    Seismology;    Transportation;   

RP-ID  :  R41746
RP-ID  :  R41746_2016May19

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report addresses a number of frequently asked questions about earthquake risk and highway system components, especially bridges. Earthquakes and related events, such as soil liquefaction, landslides, tsunamis, flooding, and fires, pose risks to highway infrastructure. Concerns about the U.S. highway system's seismic vulnerability stem from interest in protecting public safety, facilitating response and recovery efforts, and minimizing economic loss and social disruption.