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Assembly-based vulnerability of buildings and its uses in seismic performance evaluation and risk management decision-making
Porter, Keith A.; Kiremidjian, Anne S.
BLUME-139, Stanford, California : The John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center, 2001, 196 pages (400/J54/no.139)
This study addresses the creation of seismic vulnerability functions on a building-specific basis, accounting for the unique structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing aspects of the building. The study also develops a risk management decision procedure that uses the building-specific vulnerability function. The procedure applies Monte Carlo methods to simulate ground motion, structural response, assembly damage, repair costs, and repair duration. The methodology is illustrated using a realistic example office building.
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