Build to Earthquake Building Codes Everywhere!

November 25th, 2014

Today there was an earthquake in Oklahoma.

Though I may not have blogged on the subject for a considerable amount of time, I am still a strong advocate for building any structures to meet/in accordance with earthquake building safety codes everywhere in the USA.  To me it appears negligent and maybe even reckless - if not merely silly - to not build to earthquake building safety codes everywhere in the nation because such phenomena seems to be able to happen nearly anywhere. 

Adam Trotter, P.E.

See:

4.0 earthquake rattles Medford [Oklahoma] Tuesday morning

http://www.koco.com/news/4-0-earthquake-rattles-Medford-Tuesday-morning/29920072

Earthquake Today in Washington, DC. Shakes Much of the Eastern U.S.

http://engineeringandcommerce.blogspot.com/2011/08/earthquake-in-washington-dc.html

Earthquake Off Long Island, New York. Build to Earthquake Building Code Specifications Everywhere in U.S.!!

http://engineeringandcommerce.blogspot.com/2010/12/earthquake-off-long-island-new-york.html

Mexico City’s Earthquake Early Warning System Likely Saved Lives Today!

March 20th, 2012

After the massive earthquake that hit Mexico City earlier today, it was somewhat reported that an earthquake early-warning system in Mexico City allowed for a 60 second advanced warning for residents to get out doors to safety. (Sixty second advanced warning was reported by KNX Radio 1070 AM Los Angeles at approx. 1345 local time.) Sixty seconds may not sound like alot, but it might just be enough to get out of a building before any potential collapse.

Anyway, so the story had many in California who heard the report saying: “What earthquake early-warning system? Such a warning system exists?!?” And, "You say they have them in Mexico City yet we have none of them here?!?!?"

See: Early Quake Detection Helps in Mexico

Can you say: “Repeal the Eleventh Amendment!!”?

(And, “Build in accordance with earthquake building codes everywhere in the United States!!”)

AVT, P.E.


See also:
REPEAL THE ELEVENTH (11TH) AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. FEDERAL CONSTITUTION!! Fix Our Dysfunctional Governments and Make Them Liable!


After thought: (Mar. 22, 2012)
The front page of the L.A. Times today had a story with the headline: "State struggles to set up a quake warning system."

Earthquakes in Oklahoma

November 8th, 2011

Over the last few days, areas in the State of Oklahoma have been rattled by earthquakes. “A 5.6 magnitude earthquake Saturday night was Oklahoma's most powerful ever, following a swarm of smaller tremors.” As I have repeatedly blogged: the time is at hand to BUILD TO EARTHQUAKE BUILDING CODE SPECIFICATIONS EVERYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES – there’s no valid reason not to do so.

Adam Trotter, P.E. / AVT


See:
Earthquakes Jar Oklahoma
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203733504577022110603813068.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_News_BlogsModule

Another earthquake in Oklahoma jars North Texas
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Another-earthquake-in-Oklahoma-felt-in-North-Texas-133411253.html

Earthquake Today in Washington, DC. Shakes Much of the Eastern U.S.

August 23rd, 2011


A few hours ago, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Washington DC area and much of the eastern United States. The quake sent people fleeing onto the streets from homes, businesses, and government buildings alike. Family and friends of this blogger report readily sensing the significant/violent “shake rattle and roll” of the quake throughout the northeastern portion of the U.S – from the South Jersey/Philadelphia area through New York City and Long Island and even as far north as the greater Boston region and out to Ohio as well. The quake maintained a reported epicenter located approximately in the middle of the State of Virginia.

As I have long been blogging:

THE TIME HAS LONG SINCE PASSED WHEN ALL THE BUILDINGS IN THE UNITED STATES SHOULD BE BUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EARTHQUAKE BUILDING AND SAFETY CODES!!


Maybe this message eventually will be heard by someone?

Adam Trotter, P.E. / AVT




Earthquake rattles Washington area
http://www.washingtonpost.com/earthquake-rattles-washington-area/2011/08/23/gIQATMOGZJ_story.html



Build to Earthquake Building Codes in U.S., Regardless of Location
http://engineeringandcommerce.blogspot.com/2010/01/build-to-earthquake-building-codes-in.html

Earthquake in Philadelphia. Second Quake in Phila. Area this Month.

June 2nd, 2011

An earthquake rumbled parts of the City of Philadelphia, PA, a few days ago. The quake measured 1.9 on the seismic Richter scale, according to news sources and the US Geological Survey. It was the second reported quake in the greater Phila. Area this month. No injuries and only minor damage was reported as a result of the latest quake.


Nevertheless…,

I take this opportunity to reiterate my long-standing position in support of constructing buildings in accordance with earthquake building codes/specifications everywhere in the U.S. Nation.

AVT, P.E.



Earthquake caused boom in N.E. Philly
http://articles.philly.com/2011-05-28/news/29594217_1_magnitude-earthquake-boom-government-seismologists


Mystery Boom Caused by Earthquake: USGS
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Mystery-Boom-Caused-by-Earthquake--122775629.html




Earthquake Off Long Island, New York. Build to Earthquake Building Code Specifications Everywhere in U.S.!!
http://engineeringandcommerce.blogspot.com/2010/12/earthquake-off-long-island-new-york.html



Another previous blog on this subject:
http://engineeringandcommerce.blogspot.com/2010/01/build-to-earthquake-building-codes-in.html


Richter magnitude scale
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richter_magnitude_scale

Boston Expressway Crumbles as Mass. Governor Goes Around-the-World to ‘Create Jobs’ (??)

March 14th, 2011


As widely reported on local Boston television news a few days ago, one of the main arteries into the City of Boston (the state Capitol of Massachusetts) began to visibly crumble, develop a gaping hole, and was then closed to traffic during Friday morning rush-hour. Meanwhile, the governor of Massachusetts was traveling at taxpayer expense to the countries of Israel and the United Kingdom in supposed pursuit of job creation for the State of Massachusetts.

I mean, what is going on here? Are our elected officials in denial or are they merely stupid? The infrastructure is crumbling throughout the nation – even at their front door – and the politicians still claim to be unaware of how to create jobs?


REBUILD OUR NATION’S CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE!!! Believe me, such an effort would create alot of jobs!! (Have the contracts already been let to this end?)

It typically appears that our elected officials are either too self-serving, or they are not really concerned for the nation’s welfare, or they are completely inept!

As such: It seems the time is at hand to REPEAL THE ELEVENTH (11th) AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. FEDERAL CONSTITUTION and make our governments liable for their neglect and incompetence – either that, or maybe I will have to run for office myself (but with no political machine to back me, well….anyway).

As I have repeatedly blogged: REBUILD OUR NATION’S CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE!!!

Adam Vernon Trotter, P.E. / AVT



P.S. By the way, it always appeared to me the U.K. ‘fat-cats’ didn’t care much to employ their own workers in their nation. I don’t really understand why anyone would think those ‘fat-cats’ would really care one-way-or-the-other about employing American workers in the U.S. (Sorry, I had to add this last thought, too!)



Pothole opens on Bowker Overpass, cement falls
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/12003756532833/pothole-opens-on-bowker-overpass-cement-falls/


Big Hole Shuts Down Ramp From Boylston To Comm. Ave.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/03/11/big-hole-shuts-down-ramp-from-boylston-to-comm-ave/


Patrick’s Israel trip nets no deals
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/03/15/patrick_trip_to_israel_nets_contacts_no_deals/


Governor Patrick Talks Trade In Israel
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/03/09/governor-patrick-talks-trade-in-israel/



Repeal the 11th Amendment to the U.S. Federal Constitution
http://adamvernontrotter.blogspot.com/2011/02/repeal-eleventh-11th-amendment-to-us.html




After-thought, April 18th, 2011:
Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill to Increase Funding to Fix Roads and Bridges
http://engineeringandcommerce.blogspot.com/2011/04/massachusetts-governor-signs-bill-to.html

Earthquake Off Long Island, New York. Build to Earthquake Building Code Specifications Everywhere in U.S.!!

December 1st, 2010


Yesterday's earthquake off the coast of Long Island, New York has prompted me to repost my suggestion that all new construction buildings in the United States should be built to meet / in accordance with earthquake building codes.


My previous blog on this subject:

http://engineeringandcommerce.blogspot.com/2010/01/build-to-earthquake-building-codes-in.html



See also:
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/local_news/long_island/earthquake-off-eastern-long-island-20101130-KC

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/30/earthquake-off-long-island-i-felt-it-did-you/


Adam Trotter, P.E. / AVT

Build to Earthquake Building Codes in U.S., Regardless of Location

January 19th, 2010.

Given all the seismic fault lines in the United States (Ramapo, New Madrid, San Andreas, etc.), all buildings should be built in accordance with earthquake building codes, regardless of the building's location. Given the cost to do anything in the modern world, there is no excuse for any portion of the U.S. not to build in accordance with the generally accepted earthquake building safety standards.

I would suggest not buying any house or structure that is not built in accordance with these earthquake building codes - if such a purchase choice was an option.
AVT / Adam Trotter