A probabilistic analytical seismic vulnerability assessment framework for substandard structures in developing countries | Zendy

Nicholas Kyriakides | Zendy; Sohaib Ahmad | Zendy; Kypros Pilakoutas | Zendy; Kyriacos Neocleous | Zendy; Christis Ζ. Chrysostomou | Zendy

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A probabilistic analytical seismic vulnerability assessment framework for substandard structures in developing countries

Author(s) -

Nicholas Kyriakides,

Sohaib Ahmad,

Kypros Pilakoutas,

Kyriacos Neocleous,

Christis Ζ. Chrysostomou

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

earthquakes and structures

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569

H-Index - 29

eISSN - 2092-7622

pISSN - 2092-7614

DOI - 10.12989/eas.2014.6.6.665

Subject(s) - vulnerability (computing) , vulnerability assessment , brittleness , probabilistic logic , vulnerability index , structural engineering , geology , geotechnical engineering , forensic engineering , engineering , computer science , mathematics , materials science , statistics , climate change , psychology , oceanography , computer security , psychological resilience , composite material , psychotherapist

This paper presents a framework for analytical seismic vulnerability assessment of substandard reinforced concrete (RC) structures in developing countries. A modified capacity-demand diagram method is used to predict the response of RC structures with degrading behaviour. A damage index based on period change is used to quantify the evolution of damage. To demonstrate the framework, a class of substandard RC buildings is examined. Abrupt accumulation of damage is observed due to the brittle failure modes and this is reflected in the developed vulnerability curves, which differ substantially from the curves of ductile structures.

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