| Documento: |
00098 |
| Título: |
Protective measures to reduce the landslide risk in El Salvador: Review of building codes. |
| Autor: |
Norwegian Geotechnical Institute*. |
| Fuente: |
Noruega; NGI; jan. 12, 2004. 104 p. tab. |
| Descriptores: |
GEOLOGIA. CODIGOS DE CONSTRUCCION. LEGISLACION DE LA CONSTRUCCION. DESALIZAMIENTOS DE TIERRA. ANALISIS (EVALUACION) DE VULNERABILIDAD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Resumen: |
Landslides followed by heavy rain and or earthquakes occur relative frequently in El Salvador. The consequences in terms of casualties and damage on properties and infrastructure are significant. Future risk may probably increase as there is a clear trend to build more and more in potential landslide exposed hilly areas, especially in urban areas. - The report presents the results of a study where existing codes and regulations are reviewed to see if the relative high landslide risk in the country is adequately accounted for. The conclusion of the study indicates that there is a need to expand the codes and regulations with some clauses that better reflect the landslide hazard. The report contains a set of proposals for detailed formulations that could be added in the codes. In addition, the report contains some recommendations for how SNET could be proactive and initiate activities to enhance that codes and regulations become a vital instrument in reducing loss figures in the future (Au) - en |
