Essays about: "on earthquake"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 114 essays containing the words on earthquake.

  1. 21. The picture has changed, how about the frame? Media framing of nuclear energy in Japan before and after the Fukushima nuclear disaster

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Gabriela-Cosmina Gherghe; [2021]
    Keywords : Media framing; Framing analysis; Thematic analysis; Fukushima; Nuclear power; Japan; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake followed by a 15-meter tsunami and a nuclear accident at Fukushima Daiichi changed the normal course of events in Japan and far beyond it. Among other consequences, the events triggered a sudden increase in domestic and international media coverage. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Economic Consequences of a Triple Disaster: A Comparative Case Study of the Great East Japan Earthquake

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Elin Yang Liu; [2021]
    Keywords : Natural disaster; Synthetic control method; Economic impact; Japan; Tohoku;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the economic effects of natural disasters by studying the particular case of Tohoku earthquake and tsunami 2011 in Japan. Specifically, the statistical methodology of synthetic controls is used to estimate the change in GDP per capita caused by this incident. READ MORE

  4. 23. A 3D Sliding Bearing Finite Element Based on The Bouc-Wen Hysteretic Model : Mathematical modelling and numerical implementation

    University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

    Author : Sicong Wei; [2020]
    Keywords : high-speed railway; nonlinear dynamics; bridge bearings; friction; hysteresis; secondary development; damping;

    Abstract : Bridge bearing is an essential component with the function of connecting the superstructure and substructure of the bridge, transmitting load and providing movability to the superstructure. Under dynamic conditions, the internal friction of bridge bearing dissipates the vibration energy and therefore reduces the dynamic response of the bridge. READ MORE

  5. 24. The urban planning of Istanbul and the provision of green resilient zones in an earthquake-hit metropolitan area -A case study of Istanbul & Avcılar

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Melissa Högberg Yilmaz; [2020]
    Keywords : Earthquake; Turkey; Istanbul; Avcilar; disaster risk reduction; urban disaster resilience; green areas; green infrastructure; regional planning; governance; planning hierarchy;

    Abstract : This paper examines how green areas may be used as strategic recovery zones in the event of an earthquake and how these zones may strengthen the resilience for future quakes in Istanbul. The paper also refers to investigating why the planning system in Turkey can pose a threat for the provision of green areas. READ MORE

  6. 25. Seismic retrofitting assessment of historical churches : The reconstruction of The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio after the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Angelika Hedenström; [2020]
    Keywords : L’Aquila; earthquake; reconstruction; church; Basilica; Santa Maria di Collemaggio; Collemaggio; historical; heritage; preservation; seismic; retrofit; SHM;

    Abstract : This study summarizes previous research to evaluate and verify the results of the extensive restoration of The Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio after the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake. In addition, it aims at identifying the vulnerability factors and challenges in preserving these buildings. READ MORE