Seismic Vulnerability of Structures
ISBN: 9781848215245 | 184821524X
Edition: 1stFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley-ISTE
Pub. Date: 2/25/2013
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It is clear that the majority of urban centers is composed of old buildings, designed according to the concepts and rules inadequate to seismic context. How to assess the vulnerability of existing buildings is an essential step to improve the management of seismic risk and its prevention policy. After some key reminders, this book describes seismic vulnerability methods applied to a large number of structures (buildings and bridges) in moderate (France, Switzerland) and strong seismic prone regions (Italy, Greece).
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Seismic vulnerability of existing buildings: observational and mechanical approaches for application in urban areas
Chapter 2 – Mechanical methods: fragility curves and push-over methods
Chapter 3 – Seismic vulnerability and loss assessment for buildings in Greece
Chapter 4 – Experimental method: input of the recordings of ambient vibrations for the study of seismic vulnerability of the existing buildings
Chapter 5 – Numerical methods: simplified modelling s... MORE
Chapter 6 – Approach based on the risk used in Switzerland
Chapter 7 – Preliminary evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of existing bridges
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