Earthquake resistant construction of gas and liquid fuel pipeline systems serving, or regulated by, the Federal government. Earthquake hazard reduction series No. 67
The vulnerability of gas and liquid fuel pipeline systems to damage in past earthquakes, as well as available standards and technologies that can protect these facilities against earthquake damage are reviewed. An overview is presented of measures taken by various Federal Agencies to protect pipeline systems under their jurisdiction against earthquake hazards. It is concluded that the overall performance of pipeline systems in past earthquakes was relatively good, however, older pipelines and above-ground storage tanks were damaged in many earthquakes. Standards and regulations for liquid fuel pipelines contain only general references to seismic loads. Standards and regulations for above-ground fuel storage tanks and for liquefied natural gas facilities contain explicit seismic design provisions. It is recommended that a guideline for earthquake resistant design of gas and liquid fuel pipeline systems be prepared for Federal Agencies to ensure a uniform approach to the protection of these systems.
- Research Organization:
- National Inst. of Standards and Technology (BFRL), Gaithersburg, MD (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 7040891
- Report Number(s):
- PB-94-161999/XAB; NISTIR-4795
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: See also PB--94-161817
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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