Wenchuan Earthquake Damage to Infrastructural Facilities

Speaker: Dr. Depei Zhou,
Chairman and Professor of Geotechnical Engineering Department, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaAbstract:The 5.12.2008 Wenchuan earthquake caused widespread damage to infrastructural facilities in the affected areas. Based on results of the post-earthquake emergency investigation and inspection, Professor Zhou will describe the damage to road engineering systems, retaining structures, highway bridges, and railways systems. The main focus will be on the geological hazards caused by the Wenchuan earthquake. Professor Zhou will also discuss the lessons learnt from this devastating earthquake regarding design and construction of infrastructural facilities in earthquake active areas. Moreover, the current status of reconstruction in the earthquake affected areas will be presented and the international collaboration in geotechnical earthquake engineering will be outlined. During the presentation, many slides of photos will be shown.

Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 209

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Evangeline Reyes