ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM THE 1960 TSUNAMI AT HILO, HAWAII

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Abstract:

A study was made of Hilo on the Island of Hawaii after the tsunami of 1960 to survey the damage. The principal items studied were the general wave characteristics and the structural damage caused by the waves. The portion of the survey which pertained to onshore effects is reported. Included are studies of height of wave, structural damage caused by the wave, and the pressures on structures from the force of the wave. The velocity of the wave was estimated by three different methods. Reasonable agreement was noted among the three methods. The damage caused by the tsunami is discussed in some detail together with the various conditions which affected the degree of damage. Analyses of several structural elements are presented and conclusions and recommendations are formulated. Author

Author(s):
Matlock, Hudson ; Reese, Lymon C. ; Matlock, Robert B.
Author Organization(s):
TEXAS UNIV AUSTIN STRUCTURAL MECHANICS RESEARCH LAB
Annotation:
ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE FROM THE 1960 TSUNAMI AT HILO, HAWAII.
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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
1268, DASA-1268
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA49 146XZ28
Monitor Series:
1268
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Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS, STRUCTURES, URBAN AREAS
Report Date:
1962 Mar 01