Quantifying Seismic Risk for Portable Ground Support Equipment at Vandenberg Air Force Base

This project develops a quantitative method to evaluate the seismic risk for portable GSE at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Using the latest probability data available from the USGS, risk thresholds are defined for portable GSE having the potential to cause a catastrophic event. Additionally, an example tool for design engineers was developed from the seismic codes showing the tipping hazard case can be simplified into strict geometrical terms. The misinterpretation and confusion regarding the Range Safety 24 Hour Rule exemption can be avoided by assessing seismic risk for portable GSE. By using the methods herein to quantify and understand seismic risk, more informed risk decisions can be made by engineering and management. The seismic codes and requirements used and referenced throughout include but are not limited to IBC, ASCE 7, EWR 127-1, and AFSPCMAN 91-710.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS in Aerospace Engineering

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Aerospace Engineering

Year dc:date.available

2010

Author dc:creator

• Lowe, Joshua Brian

Contributors dc:contributor

• Jordi Puig-Suari

• Seismic
• 24 Hour Rule
• Vandenberg
• Risk
• Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Identifier

10.15368/theses.2010.38

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:theses-1276