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ASCE 9780784409510 2008

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Sumatra-Andaman Islands Earthquake and Tsunami of December 26, 2004

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TCLEE Monograph 30 summarizes the observations of damage to lifeline infrastructure systems caused by the Sumatra-Andaman Island earthquake of December 26, 2004.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
10 Table of Contents
15 Acknowledgments
16 SECTION 1: Introduction
18 1.1 Overview
21 1.1.1 Investigation Team
22 1.2 Sri Lanka
1.2.1 Investigation Team for Sri Lanka
24 1.3 South India Peninsula
26 1.1.1 Investigation Team for the South India Peninsula
27 1.4 Thailand
28 1.4.1 Thailand Investigation Team
29 1.5 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
31 1.5.1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Investigation Team
34 SECTION 2: Geoscience and Tsunami Generation
36 Geoscience and Tsunami Generation
2.1 Introduction
37 2.1.1 Seismotectonic Setting
39 2.1.2 Region near Source Zone
40 2.1.3 Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Map
2.1.4 Recent Great Subduction-zone Earthquakes
41 2.1.5 Fault Rupture
42 2.1.6 Seismic Ground Motions
2.1.7 Earthquake Intensity
44 2.1.8 March 28, 2005 Earthquake
46 2.1.9 Research Efforts
47 2.1.10 Geoscience Observations
55 2.2 Geoscience and Tsunami Specific to the South India Peninsula
57 2.2.1 Overview of System Performance
59 2.2.3 Damage Sites
60 2.2.4 Observations
61 2.3 Geoscience and Tsunami Aspects Specific to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
68 SECTION 3: Roadway Transportation Systems
70 3.1 Sri Lanka
3.1.1 Roads and Bridges
80 3.1.2 Emergency Ferry Service
81 3.1.3 Bus Service
82 3.2 Roadway Transportation Systems in the South India Peninsula
3.2.1 Introduction
3.2.2 Locations of Damage
96 3.3 Roadway Transportation Systems in Thailand
3.3.1 Roadways
99 3.3.2 Bridges
102 3.3.3 Observations and Recommendations
103 3.4 Roadway Transportation Systems on Andaman and Nicobar Islands
3.4.1 Description of System
104 3.4.2 Overview of System Performance
3.4.3 Locations of Damage
115 3.4.4 Observations and Recommendations
120 SECTION 4: Electrical Power Systems
122 4.1 Electrical Power Systems—Sri Lanka
4.1.1 Power System Damage
123 4.1.2 Power System Recovery
126 4.1.3 Power System Lessons Learned
127 4.2 Electric Power System—South India Peninsula
4.2.1 Power System Damage
130 4.2.2 Power System Recovery
133 4.2.3 Power System Lessons Learned
4.2.4 Acknowledgements
134 4.3 Electrical Power Systems—Thailand
140 4.3.1 Observations and Recommendations
141 4.4 Electrical Power Systems—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4.4.1 Overview of System Performance
142 4.4.2 Transmission Line Failure, New Haddo Wharf, Port Blair, South Andaman Island
143 4.4.3 Bamboo Flat (Phoenix Bay) 20-MW Power-Plant Failure, South Andaman Island
144 4.4.4 Kalpong Hydroelectric Power Plant Failure near Diglipur, North Andaman Island
4.4.5 Transmission Tower Failure at Middle Strait
4.4.6 Middle Andaman Islands
4.4.7 Southern Islands
4.4.8 Major Observations and Recommendations
148 SECTION 5: Water Systems
150 5.1 Water Systems—Sri Lanka
160 5.2 Water Systems—South India Peninsula
161 5.2.1 Locations of Damage
164 5.2.2 Observations and Recommendations
165 5.3 Water Systems—Thailand
167 Damage to Water System at Patong Beach
168 Damage to Water System at Phang Nga Navy Base
170 Damage to Water System at Khao Lak Beach
171 Damage to Water System at Kueh Kak Beach (Theptharo Lagoon Beach Resort)
172 Damage to Water System at Kamala Beach
174 Damage to Water System on Phi Phi Don Island
176 5.3.1 Observations and Recommendations
177 5.4 Water Systems—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
5.4.1 Urban Water Supply
5.4.2 Rural Water Supply
178 5.4.3 Water Supply and Sanitation
5.4.4 Anti-Sea Erosion Measures
5.4.5 Locations of Damage
179 5.4.6 Water Mains along South Andaman Island Trunk Road
181 5.4.8 Watersheds for Port Blair in South Andaman Island
182 5.4.9 Elevated Water Tanks
183 5.4.10 Observations and Recommendations
188 SECTION 6: Wastewater Systems
190 6.1 Wastewater Systems—Sri Lanka
192 6.1.1 Observations and Recommendations
193 6.2 Wastewater Systems—South India Peninsula
6.2.1 Observations and Recommendations
194 6.3 Wastewater Systems—Thailand
Damage to the Patong Municipality Wastewater Treatment Plant
195 Damage to Sewer Pump Stations Operated by Patong Municipality
Sewer Pump Station No. 1
196 Sewer Pump Station No. 2
Sewer Pump Station No. 3
197 Sewer Pump Station No. 4
198 Damage to Club Med Wastewater-Treatment Plant at Kata Noi Beach
199 Damage at Other Wastewater Systems
201 6.3.1 Observations and Recommendations
202 6.4 Wastewater System—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
6.4.1 Description of System
6.4.2 Observations and Recommendations
204 SECTION 7: Railway Systems
206 7.1 Railway Systems—Sri Lanka
210 7.1.1 Lessons Learned
211 7.2 Railway Systems—South India Peninsula
212 7.3 Railway Systems—Thailand
7.4 Railway Systems—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
216 SECTION 8: Airports
218 8.1 Airports—Sri Lanka
221 8.2 Airports—South India Peninsula
222 8.3 Airports—Thailand
224 8.3.1 Observations and Recommendations
225 8.4 Airports—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
228 SECTION 9: Seaports and Harbors
230 9.1 Seaports and Harbors—Sri Lanka
240 9.2 Seaports and Harbors—South India Peninsula
9.2.1 Chennai Port
247 9.2.2 Chidambaranar Oil Jetty at Nagore
249 9.2.3 Pondicherry Port Pier
250 9.2.4 Cuddalore Dockyard
251 9.2.5 Nagapattinam Port and Dockyard
255 9.2.6 Fishing Village Fish-Auction Stations
257 9.2.7 The Shore Temple and Village at Mamallapuram
258 9.2.8 Other Ports and Fishing Harbors
9.2.9 Observations and Recommendations
259 9.2.11 Acknowledgements
260 9.3 Seaports and Harbors—Thailand
261 9.3.1 Seaports
262 9.3.2 Observations and Recommendations
263 9.4 Ports—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
9.4.1 The Port at Port Blair, South Andaman Islands
264 9.4.2 Overview of System Performance
265 9.4.3 Damage to the Port of Port Blair
273 9.4.4 Observations and Recommendations
9.4.5 Acknowledgements
278 SECTION 10: Telecommunications Systems
280 10.1 Telecommunication Systems—Sri Lanka
282 10.2 Telecommunications System—South India Peninsula
10.2.1 Description of System
283 10.2.2 Overview of System Performance
285 10.2.3 Nagapattinam
286 10.2.4 Kalpakkam
288 10.2.5 Transmission and Distribution System
10.2.6 Observations and Recommendations
10.2.7 Acknowledgements
289 10.3 Telecommunications Systems—Thailand
290 10.3.1 Observations and Recommendations
292 SECTION 11: Social Services
294 11.1 Social Services—Sri Lanka
11.1.1 Medical Facilities and Emergency Health Care—Sri Lanka
299 11.1.2 Emergency Services and Military Assistance—Sri Lanka
302 11.1.3 Observations and Recommendations
303 11.2 Social Services— South India Peninsula
11.2.1 Social Impacts, Relief Camps, and Welfare Centers—South India Peninsula
312 11.2.1.8 Observations and Recommendations
313 11.2.1.9 Acknowledgements
314 11.3 Social Services—Thailand
11.3.1 Medical Facilities and Emergency Health Care—Thailand
316 11.3.2 Emergency Services and Foreign Military Assistance—Thailand
319 11.4 Social Services—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
11.4.1 Medical Facilities and Emergency Health Care—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
11.4.2 Social Impact, Relief Camps, and Welfare Centers—Andaman and Nicobar Islands
327 11.4.2.4 Conclusions
332 SECTION 12: Tsunami Warnings, De-alerts, and Warning Systems
334 12.1 Tsunami Warnings, De-alerts, and Warning Systems—Sri Lanka
12.1.1 Tsunami Warnings from Historical Record
12.1.2 Tsunami Warnings on December 26, 2004
335 12.1.3 Tsunami Alarm on December 30, 2004
12.1.4 Tsunami Alarm on March 28, 2005
337 12.1.5 Tsunami Non-alarm on July 24, 2005
12.1.6 Tsunami Warning Systems
12.1.7 Major Observations and Recommendations
12.1.8 Acknowledgements
338 12.2 Tsunami Warnings, De-alerts, and Warning Systems—South India Peninsula
12.2.1 Tsunami Warnings from the Archaeological and Historical Record
12.2.2 Tsunami Warnings on December 26, 2004
339 12.2.3 False Tsunami Alarm of December 30, 2004
340 12.2.4 False Alarms of January 4, January 5, and January 7, 2005
12.2.5 Tsunami Warning of March 28, 2005
341 12.2.6 Tsunami Warning Systems for India
343 12.3 Tsunami Warnings, De-alerts, and Warning Systems—Thailand
348 Index
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349 D
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350 F
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351 I
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352 N
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353 Q
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355 T
356 U
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357 Y
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ASCE 9780784409510 2008
$66.08