Earthquake Hazard Centre

The Earthquake Hazard Centre (EHC) is an information network and dissemination centre for earthquake-resistant construction in Developing Countries.

The EHC seeks to share basic earthquake engineering knowledge, commonplace in many countries, with those working in construction-related fields in developing countries. The EHC aims to provide information which is relevant and appropriate to the limited resources available in the communities where this information is most needed.

A quarterly newsletter (available through this web site) is the primary publication of the Centre. It contains news and information to upgrade earthquake design and construction practice. By networking internationally with as many relevant institutions as possible EHC can provide you with up-to-date and technologically appropriate information, enabling you to improve the earthquake performance of your built environment.

The EHC is a non-profit organisation supported by Robinson Seismic Ltd and the New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management. It is based at the School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Current Newsletter

October 2009 - EHC Newsletter
(489KB, PDF File)

Contents

• Editorial: When will we ever learn?
  
• Virtual Site Visit No. 18
  
• Implementation of Structural Earthquake-Disaster Mitigation Programs in Developing Counties
  
• Handbook of Good Building Design and Construction - Aceh and Nias Islands
  
• Announcement: Third International Earthquake Symposium, Bangladesh.

Click here for Archived Newsletters

Contact EHC

Mail:
Earthquake Hazard Centre
School of Architecture
PO Box 600
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND.

Location:
Schools of Architecture & Design
139 Vivian Street
Wellington.

Telephone: +64-4-463-6200
Fax: +64-4-463-6204
Email: ehc@vuw.ac.nz

Page top