Essays about: "Analysis of seismic vulnerability"

Found 4 essays containing the words Analysis of seismic vulnerability.

  1. 1. Cross-comparison of Non-Linear Seismic Assessment Methods for Unreinforced Masonry Structures in Groningen

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Viktor Peterson; Zihao Wang; [2020]
    Keywords : Non-linear time-history analysis; non-linear pushover analysis; N2- method; equivalent frame model; continuum model; numerical seismic assessment; unreinforced masonry buildings iv;

    Abstract : A large amount of low-rise unreinforced masonry structures (URM) can be foundin Groningen, the Netherlands. More and more induced earthquakes with shortduration have been detected in this region due to gas exploitation. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Cross-comparison of Non-Linear Seismic Assessment Methods for Unreinforced Masonry Structures in Groningen

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Viktor Peterson; Zihao Wang; [2020]
    Keywords : Non-linear time-history analysis; non-linear pushover analysis; N2-method; equivalent frame model; continuum model; numerical seismic assessment; unreinforced masonry buildings; Olinjär tids-historikanalys; olinjär stjälpningsanalys; N2-metoden; ekvivalent rammodell; kontinuumelement modell; numerisk jordbävningsanalys; oarmerade murverksbyggnader;

    Abstract : A large amount of low-rise unreinforced masonry structures (URM) can be found in Groningen, the Netherlands. More and more induced earthquakes with short duration have been detected in this region due to gas exploitation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Spectrogram Evaluation of Seismic Risk in Managua, Nicaragua

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi

    Author : Jonas Hedberg; [2005]
    Keywords : Stratigrafi; Stratigraphy; Tektonik; Paleontologi; Palaeontology; geologi; jordbävningar; Geology; MFS; ASDI; SIDA; UNAN; CIGEO; Natural disasters; Frequency analysis; In-situ testing; Geophysical surveying; Geophysics; Soil; Sediment; Surface layers; Dynamic properties; Nakamura; Impedance; Damping; Attenuation; Resonance; Elastic rebound; Faults; Tectonics; Short-term Fourier transform; Earthquake-sensitivity; Local risk; Vulnerability; Time-frequenzy hazard analysis; Spectrogram; Traffic impulse response; Nicaragua; Site response; Managua; Earthquakes; Sedimentology; Sedimentologi; Hydrogeology; geographical and geological engineering; Hydrogeologi; teknisk geologi; teknisk geografi; physical oceanography; meteorology; Geofysik; fysisk oceanografi; meteorologi; Physical geography; geomorphology; pedology; cartography; climatology; Fysisk geografi; geomorfologi; marklära; kartografi; klimatologi; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Managua has experienced two devastating earthquakes during the last century resulting in major human loss. The destruction in the earthquake of 1972 was particularly severe in defined areas of the city, including the former city centre, which is now unused terrain. READ MORE