Essays about: "earthquake destruction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words earthquake destruction.

  1. 1. BIM and GIS Integration for Disaster-Prone Environments: The Case Study of Post-Earthquake Reconstruction in Mexico City

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Byggnadsteknik och belysningsvetenskap

    Author : Andrea Jazmin Diaz Guzman; [2023]
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    Abstract : Disasters are happening all around the world on multiple scales and intensities. Some countries are more vulnerable than others and they are forced to be resilient in this scenario. Nowadays, it has been proven the importance of digital tools for risk prevention. BIM and GIS are digital tools that have been used for diverse purposes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Who gets what? : the community forest user group’s role in rebuilding communities

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lova Lind; [2018]
    Keywords : community forest user group; forest management; disaster; timber; social inequality; symbolic violence; collective action; access; entitlement;

    Abstract : The earthquake and the aftershocks that struck Nepal in 2015 brought destruction to many parts of the country, and still to this day rural communities struggle to rebuild their private houses and return life to what it was. This thesis found that in doing so, the villagers are dependent on resources such as labour, cash, and timber. READ MORE

  4. 3. Defining an Earthquake Intensity Based Method for a Rapid Earthquake Classification System

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Erik Bäckman; [2017]
    Keywords : Ground motions; earthquake intensity; earthquake warning systems; damage prediction; classification; Markrörelser; jordbävnings-intensitet; jordbävnings-varningssystem; skadeförutsägelse; klassificering;

    Abstract : Ground motions caused by earthquakes may be strong enough to cause destruction of infrastructure and possibly casualties. If such past destructive earthquakes are analysed, the gained information could be used to develop earthquake warning systems that predicts and possibly reduce the damage potential of further earthquakes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stability analysis on a planned Mexican tailings dam

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

    Author : Sofie Törnqvist; Amanda Lindquist; [2016]
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    Abstract : If mine waste materials are stored in dams, the dams are referred to as tailings dams. Tailings dam failures can lead to massive destruction in nearby areas because of the large amount of water and slurry tailings stored in the dams. Tailings dams are large constructions which therefore endure great stresses. READ MORE

  6. 5. Disaster Reduction in Developing Countries - Urban Poverty and Earthquake Vulnerability in Slums

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Utbildningar i Helsingborg

    Author : Zainab Khudair; [2012]
    Keywords : developing countries; vulnerability; hazard; earthquake; disaster management; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The urban population in developing countries was, in 2005, more than 2.3 billion people, which forms an increase by 7 times comparing to the situation in 1950. This is expected to increase even more, until it reaches 3.9 billion by 2030. READ MORE