Structural analysis and risk assessment of the All American pipeline at the San Andreas fault crossing

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OSTI ID:160817

Hart, J D; Row, D G ^[1]; Drugovich, D ^[2]

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1. SSD Engineering Consultants, Walnut Creek, CA (United States)
2. All American Pipeline Co., Bakersfield, CA (United States)

The All American oil transmission pipeline crosses the San Andreas fault and a series of smaller, associated faults in a fault zone southwest (SW) of Bakersfield, California. The possibility of fault rupture on any of these faults during a major earthquake is a source of concern since such an event could result in pipeline damage or failure. This paper describes the development of a fault displacement risk model, the evaluation of the risk at the All American Pipeline (AAPL) site provided by an initial crossing design, and the evaluation of various alternative designs. A practical alternative design scheme, which significantly reduces the risk of pipeline damage or failure is then recommended.

• OSTI ID: 160817
• Report Number(s): CONF-950116--; ISBN 0-7918-1292-8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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