Tag Archives: Bay Area

Value of Earthquake Resistance

Foundations, walls, columns, floor and roof joists, trusses, and beams are elements that form the structural system of a building.   Structural systems carry the building’s weight, as well as the weight of its contents and occupants.  They also enable the … Continue reading

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Myths of Loma Prieta Earthquake

The Loma Prieta earthquake occurred on October 17, 1989.  It measured Magnitude 6.9 on Richter scale, and its epicenter was located about 9 miles North-East of Santa Cruz.  A section of the Bay Bridge, numerous buildings in San Francisco’s Marina … Continue reading

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What Is Below the Lake?

The header on this page is a view of the Crystal Springs Reservoir, which extends along Highway 280, south of San Francisco.  Beyond the lake, you see the fog draping over the Santa Cruz Mountains.  I love this view, and … Continue reading

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