Article ID: CBB975906457

Lessons from Hurricane Katrina (Spring 2007)

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Christian, John T. (Author)


The Bridge: Journal of the National Academy of Engineering
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Pages: 5-11


Publication Date: Spring 2007
Edition Details: Issue Theme: Engineering for the Threat of Natural Disasters
Language: English

Geotechnical conditions and design flaws both contributed to the failure of the levees in New Orleans.

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Article Hooke, William H. (Spring 2007) Engineering for the Threat of Natural Disasters. The Bridge: Journal of the National Academy of Engineering (pp. 3-4). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
O'Rourke, Thomas D.
Horowitz, Andy
Shrum, Wesley
Steven McCabe
Saleh, Firas
Byrnes, W. Malcolm
Concepts
Disasters; catastrophes
Organizational resilience
Engineering
Infrastructure
Hurricanes; typhoons
Hurricane Katrina
Time Periods
21st century
20th century
20th century, late
19th century
Places
New Orleans (Louisiana, U.S.)
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Los Angeles (California)
Thailand
Indian Ocean
Institutions
International Red Cross
National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
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