@inproceedings{4c48c1eff572466b81210ef2ac8c26fe,
title = "Early observations from the magnitude Mw 7.0 January 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake",
abstract = "The paper reports early observations from the Mw 7.0 Haiti earthquake of January 12th, 2010. After reviewing the seismo-tectonic setting, the earthquake parameters are presented. This is followed by assessments of selected engineered and non-engineered buildings, to highlight some of the observed design and construction shortcomings. It is concluded that the intensity of shaking is inconsistent with the exceptionallyhigh level of damage sustained by all types of construction. The paper concludes with recommendations for the development of visually-based guidance for construction of buildings that identifies and avoids common pitfalls and recommends desirable features for reducing the impact of future natural disasters.",
author = "Elnashai, {A. S.} and A. Lewis",
year = "2010",
month = jan,
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780415584722",
series = "Advances and Trends in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2010",
publisher = "CRC Press/Balkema",
pages = "141--146",
editor = "Alphose Zingoni",
booktitle = "Advances and Trends in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2010",
note = "4th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2010 ; Conference date: 06-09-2010 Through 08-09-2010",
}