Hardcover out of print, paperback reproduction available. Hardcover out of print, paperback reproduction available. Earthquake Spectra is published quarterly and is sent free of charge as a benefit of membership.
Back issues are available as follows.
The field of earthquake loss estimation is currently in an exciting stage of development. Advances in software and computer technology, database management programs, networking and access to the Internet, and improved data collection in recent earthquakes are all contributing to the development of models to better assess the performance of structures, the types and extent of economic losses, casualties, and other social impacts. Estimates of earthquake loss are needed for a variety of purposes, including emergency response, risk management, and hazard mitigation. The November 1997 theme issue of Earthquake Spectra, edited by Professor Thalia Anagnos of San Jose State University, brings together some of the current advances in the loss estimation fleld, highlighting the enormous progress that has been made in recent years and pointing to a number of avenues that still need to be explored to make earthquake loss estimation techniques more useful. The articles in this theme issue highlight ongoing projects and new technologies.