Abstract
Concern has grown in recent years over the seismic activity of the New Madrid seismic zone in Western Kentucky. In 1987, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet commissioned the Kentucky Transportation Center to analyze and assess the possible effects of an earthquake on highway facilities. Since 1987, over 1,000 miles of priority routes have been recommended for the transportation of goods and services after a major earthquake. This report summarizes the mitigation research that has been conducted. This report also discusses a plan for continuing earthquake mitigation in Kentucky through seminars, discusses bridge retrofitting, and makes recommendations for a post earthquake response.
Report Date
4-1990
Report Number
KTC-90-6
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1990.06
Repository Citation
Fleckenstein, L. John; Allen, David L.; and Drnevich, Vince P., "Plan for Continuing Earthquake Mitigation and Recommended Emergency Response Procedures for Western Kentucky" (1990). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 499.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/499
Notes
The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, nor the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The inclusion of manufacturer names and trade names are for identification purposes and are not to be considered as endorsements.