Reinforced earth walls withstand Northridge Earthquake
Abstract
The Northridge Earthquake occurred in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 1994 causing severe damage and collapse of significant highway and commercial structures. There are 23 Reinforced Earth structures within the affected area of the earthquake. There was no structural damage to any of these walls and only one was found to have minor concrete spalling.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Seismic Performance and Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 345–350
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter