Seismic Vulnerability of Structures,9781848215245

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Seismic Vulnerability of Structures

by Gueguen, Philippe

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1st

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9781848215245

ISBN10:

184821524X

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Hardcover

Pub. Date:

2/25/2013

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Wiley-ISTE

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Summary

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 strategy for the evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of existing structures

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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