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Seismic Risk to Natural Gas and Oil Systems

by Ronald T. Eguchi, Dames & Moore, United States,
Craig E. Taylor, Dames & Moore, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Seismic Design and Construction of Complex Civil Engineering Systems

Abstract:

This paper begins with a brief summary of significant earthquake damage to gas and oil lifeline systems during several earthquakes. Following this discussion, the objectives and major tasks of a seismic risk assessment study are outlined. Next, an example is provided which illustrates the benefit of performing a seismic risk assessment of a large natural gas system. Finally, a discussion is presented that identifies several major problem and issue areas associated with the practical implementation of seismic risk approaches to gas and oil lifeline systems.

Subject Headings: Seismic effects | Gas pipelines | Seismic tests | Oil pipelines | Earthquakes | Non-renewable energy | Risk management

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