SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1990
STP25296S

Solid Waste Landfill Performance During the LOMA Prieta Earthquake

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The Loma Prieta earthquake (ML=7.1) produced only minor damage to solid waste landfills located near the epicenter. Site personnel were interviewed using a questionnaire to determine Modified Mercalli Intensity customized for landfills. Questionnaire results showed maximum intensities of VII near the epicenter and VI on bay muds. Estimated Peak Horizontal Accelerations for these sites ranged from 0.10 to 0.45g. Earthquake acceleration and duration appear to be the most important factors for predicting the seismic behavior of solid waste landfills.

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Orr, WR
California Integrated Waste Management Board, Sacramento, CA
Finch, MO
California Integrated Waste Management Board, Sacramento, CA
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 22–30
DOI: 10.1520/STP25296S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5130-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1285-8