Probabilistic seismic risk assessment of concrete bridge piers reinforced with different types of shape memory alloys

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 97-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.H.M. Muntasir Billah ◽  
M. Shahria Alam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Seismic Risk ◽  
Bridge Piers ◽  
Concrete Bridge ◽  
Seismic Risk Assessment ◽  
Different Types

SEISMIC RISK ASSESSMENT AND REDUCTION IN ITALY

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Special Issue on First SACEE'19) ◽  
pp. 55-75
Author(s):  
Fabio Sabetta
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Seismic Risk ◽  
Safety Assessment ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Tax Incentives ◽  
Technical Training ◽  
Disaster Prevention ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Seismic Risk Assessment ◽  
Post Disaster

In this paper, the main features of the policies adopted in Italy for seismic risk reduction are discussed. Particular attention is given to the Pre-disaster prevention activities such as the implementation of the building code, the seismic risk assessment for a priority scale of intervention, tax incentives and public funding for the vulnerability reduction of the existing buildings, information to population and school education, technical training of experts. The phases of response and post-disaster activities, including emergency management, search and rescue, loss scenarios, and safety assessment of buildings, are also discussed taking example from the most recent devastating earthquakes in Italy (L.Aquila 2009, Amatrice 2016).

SEISMIC RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION FOR THE EXISTING LIFELINE

2011 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 31-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. IMAI ◽  
S. WADA ◽  
T. KOIKE
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Seismic Risk ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Water Distribution Network ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Seismic Retrofitting ◽  
Network System ◽  
Investment Strategies ◽  
Seismic Risk Assessment

In order to keep the existing lifeline network system at a favorable seismic performance level, it is necessary to carry out retrofitting activities. This study proposes a seismic risk assessment method for the existing deteriorated lifeline network system based on the probability of system performance failure. Numerical simulations are carried out for the existing water distribution network system for several seismic investment strategies to support the decision making of seismic disaster mitigation planning. Effective planning of seismic retrofitting activities and disaster mitigation for the existing lifeline system can be realized using the newly developed assessment method.

Towards Near-Real-Time Damage Estimation Using a CSM-Based Tool for Seismic Risk Assessment

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (sup2) ◽  
pp. 199-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominik H. Lang ◽  
Sergio Molina-Palacios ◽  
Conrad D. Lindholm
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Seismic Risk ◽  
Damage Estimation ◽  
Seismic Risk Assessment

Development of a preliminary seismic risk screening tool for existing buildings in Canada

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (9) ◽  
pp. 717-727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Fathi-Fazl ◽  
Eric Jacques ◽  
Zhen Cai ◽  
Bessam Kadhom ◽  
Bassem Saassouh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Seismic Risk ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Seismic Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Screening ◽  
Categorization System ◽  
Remaining Time

This paper presents a preliminary seismic risk screening tool to identify buildings whose superior structural and non-structural seismic performance in regions of low seismicity can be assessed based on several key attributes. The tool is designed to exempt buildings from detailed seismic risk assessment if key exemption criteria are met. The exemption criteria are based on: a seismic categorization system linked to anticipated building damage and seismicity; whether or not the building was designed using modern seismic design provisions; and the remaining time that the building will be occupied. The tool also provides a second list of criteria, which if satisfied, will automatically trigger further detailed seismic risk assessment. The decisions rendered by the tool regarding the expected seismic performance of a building are evaluated against the next level of seismic risk screening tool to ensure the consistency. A flowchart is presented to facilitate adoption of the tool by practicing engineers and other end-users.

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