Discussion of “Seismic Vulnerability Evaluation of Bridges in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee” by S. Pezeshk, T. S. Chang, K. C. Yiak, and H. T. Kung

1994 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 791-793
Author(s):  
Howard H. M. Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Vulnerability Evaluation ◽  
Shelby County

Seismic Vulnerability Evaluation of Bridges in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee

1993 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 803-816 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Pezeshk ◽  
T. S. Chang ◽  
K. C. Yiak ◽  
H. T. Kung
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Seismic Retrofitting ◽  
Screening Procedure ◽  
Seismic Zone ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Seismic Evaluation ◽  
Earthquake Preparedness ◽  
Vulnerability Evaluation ◽  
Earthquake Loss ◽  
Shelby County

The focus of this paper is to develop a screening procedure to obtain information and assess vulnerability of bridges located in the New Madrid seismic zone (NMSZ). This screening methodology includes structural elements, site, foundation, and importance of the bridge. An inventory of the river-crossing bridges in Memphis and Shelby County is made using the developed screening procedure; potentially hazardous bridges that require further detailed seismic evaluation and/or immediate seismic retrofitting are identified. The results of this study are important for future maintenance and improvement, earthquake loss estimates, seismic hazard/risk reduction, and earthquake preparedness/rescue plans for river-crossing bridges in the NMSZ.

scholarly journals The New Methods for Rapid Exposure and Seismic Vulnerability Assessment. How Do They Adapt to Different Scenarios?

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Yolanda Torres ◽  
José Juan Arranz ◽  
Sandra Martínez-Cuevas ◽  
Jorge Miguel Gaspar-Escribano ◽  
Belén Benito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vulnerability Assessment ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Predictive Modelling ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Vulnerability Evaluation ◽  
Homogeneous Regions ◽  
Three Phases

We present a procedure for exposure and vulnerability evaluation that integrates LiDAR, orthophotos, and other ancillary datasets. It comprises three phases: (1) city stratification into homogeneous regions; (2) exposure database compilation; and (3) vulnerability allocation using predictive modelling. We have conducted two applications in Lorca (Spain) and Port-au-Price (Haiti) and here we compare them. Each phase of the method is subject to variations due mainly to data availability; however, it does not affect the final accuracy that remains high in both scenarios (over 80%). It is a flexible procedure that is able to adapt to the particular features of two different cities.

Seismic vulnerability evaluation of educational buildings of Mymensingh city, Bangladesh using rapid visual screening and index based approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 379-402
Author(s):  
Md. Shaharier Alam ◽  
Shamim Mahabubul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Hazard Mitigation ◽  
Secondary Source ◽  
Equal Weight ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rapid Visual Screening ◽  
Vulnerability Evaluation ◽  
Educational Buildings ◽  
Visual Screening ◽  
The City

Purpose Seismic vulnerability evaluation of various public structures, especially school buildings, is very crucial for designing hazard mitigation initiatives in seismic prone areas. The city of Mymensingh is at great risk of earthquake because of its geographical location, geological structure and proximity to active faults. The city is famous for its ancient and renowned educational institutes that need to be evaluated for understanding the seismic performance of the building during an earthquake. This study aims to evaluate the seismic vulnerability of educational buildings of Mymensingh city using rapid visual screening (RVS) and index based approach. Design/methodology/approach RVS procedure includes field survey and secondary source assessment for evaluating structural vulnerability attributes. Analytical hierarchy process is applied to develop an index focusing on systematic attributes of vulnerability based on expert opinions. Then, a composite vulnerability map is developed combining both structural and systematic vulnerability score providing an equal weight. Findings This study evaluates the seismic vulnerability of 458 educational buildings of Mymensingh city and the result shows that 23.14% educational building has high, 46.29% has moderate and 26.86% has moderately low and only 3.71% buildings has the low seismic vulnerability. This study expected to be helpful in resource targeting and prioritizing seismic hazard mitigation activities for education buildings of Mymensingh city. Originality/value This study endeavors to present a comprehensive vulnerability assessment method by integrating RVS and index based approach that incorporates both structural and systematic dimensions of vulnerability. The result is expected to be helpful in the formulation of disaster prevention policy for vulnerable educational buildings and development of the earthquake-resistant building codes for the new building construction in Mymensingh city.

Diagnosis for Seismic Vulnerability Evaluation of Historical Buildings in Lima, Peru

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 320-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Cuadra ◽  
◽  
Taiki Saito ◽  
Carlos Zavala ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Structural Condition ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Historic Buildings ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Basic Study ◽  
Historic Center ◽  
Vulnerability Evaluation ◽  
The City

The city of Lima, the capital of Peru, was founded on January 18, 1535, and played a leading role in the history of the Americas from 1542, when king Carlos V established the vice royalty of Peru, until the middle of the 18th century. In 1988, UNESCO declared the historic center of Lima a World Heritage Site for its originality and high concentration of historic monuments constructed at the time of the Spanish presence and at the beginning of the Republican era. The architecture of buildings corresponds in general to typical Hispano-American baroque of the 17th and 18th centuries. Since its founding, the city has suffered many earthquakes that have severely and adversely affected historic buildings. Reconstruction work has been done keeping the originality of buildings. This study starts first with a general diagnosis of problems concerning the city and its buildings. A survey for preliminary evaluation of the structural condition of buildings is then planned. This evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of historic buildings at the historic center of Lima represents the basic study that is necessary to initiate detailed investigation for the preservation and conservation of these historic buildings. The study intends to establish a general guideline for vulnerability evaluation of historic buildings that could be applied to the evaluation of other historic cities of Peru.

Seismic vulnerability evaluation of a 32-story reinforced concrete building

1999 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Memari ◽  
A.R. Yazdani Motlagh ◽  
M. Akhtari ◽  
A. Scanlon ◽  
M. Ghafory Ashtiany
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Building ◽  
Vulnerability Evaluation ◽  
Concrete Building
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