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Description
Seismic risk and the potential earthquake losses are evaluated differently by disparate industries and organisations. This course covers the fundamental components of earthquake risk assessments, i.e. the estimation of probable earthquake ground shaking in an area, ways to assess the likely damage to different building types (vulnerability), and approaches to estimate the human casualties and economic losses arising from the building damage. The course also provides an introduction to GIS and seismic assessment tools, through a series of computer-based tutorials. A number of guest lectures will also be delivered by professionals from the Catastrophe Modelling, Re-Insurance and Civil Engineering industries. Aims: To provide an overview of how to assess seismic risk to life, economy and buildings. Provide understanding of the technical calculation of seismic risk. Deliver an understanding of the uncertainties involved in seismic risk estimation.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the underlying principles, appreciate the limitations and be able to critically evaluate techniques for the seismic risk assessment of urban areas
- Practical knowledge of probabilistic seismic hazard calculation, building vulnerability assessment and seismic loss estimation
- Knowledge of the possible consequences of a damaging earthquake in different social and economic contexts
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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