Open AccessDevelopment of Earthquake Risk Evaluation Method for Individual Buildings Intended for Utilization in Local Communities
Author(s) -
Ippei Kondo,
Wakabayashi Ryo,
Kaoru Mizukoshi,
Akihiro Kusaka,
Hiroyuki Fujiwara,
Nobusuke Hasegawa
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of disaster research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.332
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 1883-8030
pISSN - 1881-2473
DOI - 10.20965/jdr.2013.p0962
Subject(s) - earthquake scenario , urban seismic risk , disaster mitigation , earthquake casualty estimation , seismology , forensic engineering , geography , risk analysis (engineering) , environmental planning , geology , environmental science , seismic hazard , engineering , business
This article discusses an earthquake risk evaluation method supporting earthquake disaster-prevention activities practiced by local residents in local communities. The evaluation method is first outlined and verified using strong motion observation data and damage data from recent earthquakes, including the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake. The features of the method are discussed and future challenges presented from the view of using earthquake risk evaluation in local communities.