Suggested Method of Test for Cohesiveness of Nonplastic Granular Soils

To minimize the damage caused by large earthquakes, mutual assistance activities between residents and rescue victims (i.e., to support residents who cannot evacuate individually) are important. To enhance these activities, the technologies and methods for creating a Community Disaster Management Plan (CDMP), based on the quantitative evaluation of mutual assistance abilities, are required. However, the lack of a method for it is a key issue. This study aims to develop a methodology of workshops for making CDMPs by using the developed support tool by the authors to explore and promote mutual assistance activities. Through the demonstration and examination of a Community Disaster Management Plan on actual districts, the findings mentioned in this article were obtained. Moreover, the usability of this method is shown. In particular, this method is effective at revising CDMPs, and raising resident awareness on the importance of mutual assistance. The suggested method can also improve the lack of techniques involved in promoting mutual assistance.

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Transport of BTEX Vapours Through Granular Soils with Different Moisture Contents in the Vadose Zone

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering ◽

10.1007/s10706-009-9272-1 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Panagiotis C. Nerantzis ◽

Mark R. Dyer

Keyword(s):

Vadose Zone ◽

Granular Soils ◽

Moisture Contents

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An Alternative to the Net Premium Valuation Method for Statutory Reporting

British Actuarial Journal ◽

10.1017/s1357321700003500 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 527-621 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

P.G. Scott ◽

S.F. Elliott ◽

L.J. Gray ◽

T.W. Hewitson ◽

D.J. Lechmere ◽

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Keyword(s):

Suggested Method ◽

Current Range ◽

Insurance Contracts ◽

Valuation Method ◽

Alternative Approach

ABSTRACTThis paper reviews the present statutory valuation method and regime. It discusses the usefulness and effectiveness of the method in relation to the current range of insurance contracts. It suggests a possible alternative approach to statutory valuation which could enable offices to demonstrate both their solvency and their ability to meet policyholders' reasonable expectations. It reviews the effects of introducing the suggested method and its relationship with other current reporting issues.

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