Relationships Between Soil Conditions and Building Damage in the Caracas Earthquake of July 29, 1967

摘要

Contents: Relationship between building damage and soil conditions in the Caracas Valley; Analysis of ground motion characteristics and damage potential for structures in the Caracas Valley; Analyses of ground motion characteristics and building damage at Caraballeda; Analyses of ground motions recorded in Palos Grandes during Venezuela-Trinidad earthquake of September 20, 1968; Suggestions for development of new building code for city of Caracas.