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Seismic reliability assessment of classical columns subjected to near-fault ground motions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
A methodology for the performance-based seismic risk assessment of classical columns is presented. Despite their apparent instability, classical columns are, in general, earthquake resistant, as proven from the fact that many classical monuments have ...
Fragiadakis, Michalis   +2 more
core   +5 more sources

Comparison of RC girder bridge and building vulnerability considering empirical seismic damage

open access: yesAin Shams Engineering Journal
To 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
doaj   +1 more source

The application of a Bayesian approach to assess the seismic vulnerability of historical centers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
The seismic vulnerability of historical centers at a territorial scale cannot be assessed performing detailed analysis which are usually adopted at the single building scale.
Campostrini, G. P.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

A Framework for Rapid Vulnerability Assessment of Building Stock Utilizing Critical Seismic Wall Index Calculated via BIM Integrated into GIS for Prioritization of Seismic Risk to Avoid Demolition for Sustainable Cities

open access: yesBuildings
A framework for rapid seismic vulnerability assessment and disaster management of urban buildings was developed, incorporating structural information from Building Information Models (BIM) integrated into a Geographic Information System (GIS).
Ahmet Çıtıpıtıoğlu, Can Balkaya
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Seismic Condition and Physical and Demographic Vulnerability in Rafsanjan City [PDF]

open access: yesمخاطرات محیط طبیعی, 2019
Evaluation of Seismic Condition and Physical and Demographic Vulnerability in Rafsanjan CityAbstract Today, only the urban problems are not limited in the social, economic, political, cultural issues, but natural factors which constitute the substrate of
Hosain Ghazanfarpour   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Seismic vulnerability assessment of the old city centre of Seixal, Portugal [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The seismic vulnerability assessment of old traditional masonry building stocks, in a seismic risk mitigation perspective, is truly essential not only for buildings with recognized historical and patrimonial value, but also, in relation to regular ...
Costa, A.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Ensemble‐based soil liquefaction assessment: Leveraging CPT data for enhanced predictions

open access: yesCivil Engineering Design, Volume 7, Issue 1, Page 23-35, March 2025.
Abstract This study focuses on predicting soil liquefaction, a critical phenomenon that can significantly impact the stability and safety of structures during seismic events. Accurate liquefaction assessment is vital for geotechnical engineering, as it informs the design and mitigation strategies needed to safeguard infrastructure and reduce the risk ...
Arsham Moayedi Far, Masoud Zare
wiley   +1 more source

Seismic vulnerability evaluation of existing R.C. buildings

open access: yesHBRC Journal, 2018
Earthquakes are natural phenomena that occur at several places of the world. Severe earthquakes, when near inhabited districts, have caused extensive loss of life and property.
Sameh A. El-Betar
doaj   +1 more source

Accounting for Seismic Risk in Financial Analysis of Property Investment [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core  

Seismic risk in the city of Al Hoceima (north of Morocco) using the vulnerability index method, applied in Risk-UE project [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The final publication is available at Springer via http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-016-2566-8Al Hoceima is one of the most seismic active regions in north of Morocco.
A Coburn   +25 more
core   +2 more sources

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