Abstract
Concern has grown in recent years, over the seismic activity of the New Madrid seismic zone located in the central United States. Western Kentucky is located in this region. To permit emergency medical, supply, and equipment traffic into this area after an earthquake has occurred, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is interested in the possibility of keeping selected routes passable. This report lists the routes that have been investigated and recommended as being routes that should be maintained in passable conditions. These recommended routes have been visually surveyed and all seismically significant features cataloged. These features are listed in the Appendix. In addition, a discussion on retrofitting bridges for seismic safety is included. A number of general recommendations are made concerning "hardening" the transportation system against earthquakes.
Report Date
1-1988
Report Number
UKTRP-88-2
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1988.02
Repository Citation
Allen, David L.; Drnevich, Vincent P.; Sayyedsadr, Mostafa; and Fleckenstein, L. John, "Earthquake Hazard Mitigation of Transportation Facilities" (1988). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 517.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/517
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 tradenames are for identification purposes and are not to be considered as endorsements.