The 22nd February 2011, Mw 6.3 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand caused major damage to critical infrastructure, including the healthcare system. The Natural Hazard Platform of NZ funded a short-term project called “Hospital Functions and Services” to support the Canterbury District Health Board’s (CDHB) efforts in capturing standardized data that describe the effects of the earthquake on the Canterbury region’s main hospital system. The project utilised a survey tool originally developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) to assess the loss of function of hospitals in the Maule and Bío-Bío regions following the 27th February 2010, Mw 8.8 Maule earthquake in Chile. This paper describes the application of the JHU tool for surveying the impact of Christchurch earthquake on the CDHB Hospital System, including the system’s residual capacity to deliver emergency response and health care. A short summary of the impact of the Christchurch earthquake on other CDHB public and private hospitals is also provided. This study demonstrates that, as was observed in other earthquakes around the world, the effects of damage to non-structural building components, equipment, utility lifelines, and transportation were far more disruptive than the minor structural damage observed in buildings (FEMA 2007). Earthquake related complications with re-supply and other organizational aspects also impacted the emergency response and the healthcare facilities’ residual capacity to deliver services in the short and long terms.
Transcript of participant number UC421AM's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Tracey Waiariki's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Paul Sexton's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Patricia Allan's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Wm F Rumph's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
This paper describes the pounding damage sustained by buildings in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Approximately 6% of buildings in Christchurch CBD were observed to have suffered some form of serious pounding damage. Typical and exceptional examples of building pounding damage are presented and discussed. Almost all building pounding damage occurred in unreinforced masonry buildings, highlighting their vulnerability to this phenomenon. Modern buildings were found to be vulnerable to pounding damage where overly stiff and strong ‘flashing’ components were installed in existing building separations. Soil variability is identified as a key aspect that amplifies the relative movement of buildings, and hence increases the likelihood of pounding damage. Building pounding damage is compared to the predicted critical pounding weaknesses that have been identified in previous analytical research.
This paper describes the pounding damage sustained by buildings in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Approximately 6% of buildings in Christchurch CBD were observed to have suffered some form of serious pounding damage. Typical and exceptional examples of building pounding damage are presented and discussed. Almost all building pounding damage occurred in unreinforced masonry buildings, highlighting their vulnerability to this phenomenon. Modern buildings were found to be vulnerable to pounding damage where overly stiff and strong ‘flashing’ components were installed in existing building separations. Soil variability is identified as a key aspect that amplifies the relative movement of buildings, and hence increases the likelihood of pounding damage. Building pounding damage is compared to the predicted critical pounding weaknesses that have been identified in previous analytical research.
A story submitted by Rosie Belton to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Camille O'Donoghue to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Emma-Jane to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by M. to the QuakeStories website.
Summary of oral history interview with Tokanga Vehikite about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 3 December 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 24 February 2012
A story submitted by Megan to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Danielle to the QuakeStories website.
A story submitted by Sarah van der Burch to the QuakeStories website.
An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 17 February 2012 entitled, "Approaching Anniversary".
Summary of oral history interview with Mary Holmes about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Transcript of Jo's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Wendy Papps's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Wendy Luke's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Jason Tutauha's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of McKenzie's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 8 October 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
The "Lyttelton Review" newsletter for 27 August 2012, produced by the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.
Transcript of participant number NB912's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
Transcript of Glenn McCarthy's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
A pdf transcript of participant number LY191's earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox project.
