Vulnerability reduction through local seismic culture

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ID20363459
AuthorsFaye S Karababa (University of Cambridge), Peter Guthrie (0000-0002-9523-3733, University of Cambridge), Peter M Guthrie
Year2007
Volume26
Issue3
Pages30-41
Publication date2007-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueIEEE Technology and Society Magazine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0278-0097 • E-ISSN: 1937-416X
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1109/mts.2007.906674
OpenAlexW2036451852
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited21

Work done in the area of vulnerability reduction by academics and professionals has been a key component in reducing adverse impacts of potential disasters. A primary type of vulnerability in which engineers have an important role to play is that related to the built environment. In particular, the disintegration and collapse of buildings are responsible for the vast majority of deaths and injuries, as well as economic losses and social disruption, following an earthquake. Traditionally, engineering research has focused on the development of new design philosophies and construction technologies as a means of reducing the vulnerability of buildings. The tendency to study and apply new technologies for better earthquake protection has been reinforced by evidence from recent earthquakes, suggesting that, where appropriately adopted, advances in construction materials and methods result in safer structures, sustaining less damage

Business · Civil engineering · Computer security · Construction engineering · Forensic engineering · Psychological resilience · SAFER · Vulnerability assessment · Computer Science · Disaster Management and Resilience · earthquake and tectonic studies · Engineering · Infrastructure Resilience and Vulnerability Analysis · Psychology

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