Download or read book The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Marina District written by Thomas D. O'Rourke and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1993-07 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Constitutes a unique collection of studies on site, as well as infrastructure and societal response that cover virtually all aspects of the earthquake. Provides the most comprehensive case history of seismic effects at a specific site developed for any earthquake. Includes: site-response analyses, behavior of seawalls, lifeline performance, damage to 4-story apartment buildings and much more. Over 100 photos, charts and diagrams.