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Accounting for Seismic Risk in Financial Analysis of Property Investment [PDF]
, 2002 A methodology is presented for making property investment decisions using loss analysis and the principles of decision analysis. It proposes that the investor choose among competing investment alternatives on the basis of the certainty equivalent of
Beck, J. L. +2 more
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Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.A novel cavity contraction solution and multilayer shaft wall model were developed to analyze deep shaft stability, considering rock viscosity, support structures, and water pressure, with successful validation through a Hulusu Coal Mine case study.
Bin Chen +5 more
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Earthquake Hazard Safety Assessment of Existing Buildings Using Optimized Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network [PDF]
, 2020 The latest earthquakes have proven that several existing buildings, particularly in developing countries, are not secured from damages of earthquake.
Harirchian, Ehsan +2 more
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Seismic and solar performance of historical city. Urban form-based multicriteria analysis [PDF]
, 2019 The understanding of the global performance of a historical city is a complex balance of several specific issues and requires a multi-disciplinary approach to face with actual urban phenomena and challenges, such as the seismic risk and energy ...
D’Amico, A, Morganti, M
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Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.Seismic waves with tensile stress, high amplitude, and low frequency are most likely to trigger block instability and sliding. Blocks with a single sliding surface are more prone to movement than those with multiple constraints, and roof‐positioned blocks are especially vulnerable to slide.
Xiao Wang +4 more
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Comparison of RC girder bridge and building vulnerability considering empirical seismic damage
Ain Shams Engineering JournalTo explore the vulnerability of a reinforced concrete girder bridge and reinforced concrete building during an earthquake, and to compare the difference in the seismic capacity of the two types of engineering structures, the nonlinear vulnerability ...
Si-Qi. Li
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Seismic vulnerability analysis of traditional brick-wood buildings with cracks
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 The evaluation of seismic vulnerability of traditional brick-wood buildings is hindered by the presence of cracks in their walls. The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of wall cracks on the vulnerability of traditional brick-wood ...
Jianwei Yue +5 more
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Developing a global risk engine [PDF]
, 2010 Risk analysis is a critical link in the reduction of casualties and damages due to earthquakes. Recognition of this relation has led to a rapid rise in demand for accurate, reliable and flexible risk assessment software.
Crowley, H. +3 more
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Human-triggered earthquakes and their impacts on human security [PDF]
, 2010 A comprehensive understanding of earthquake risks in urbanized regions requires an accurate assessment of both urban vulnerabilities and earthquake hazards.
Christian Klose, Christian Klose
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Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.This paper explores how climate‐resilient technologies, such as smart grids, digital twins, and self‐healing materials, can enhance urban resilience. It highlights the urgent need for proactive planning, public‐private collaboration, and data‐driven innovation to future‐proof underground infrastructure amid accelerating climate and urban pressures ...
Kai Chen Goh +12 more
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