Title:
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Low-Rise Buildings in Regions with Infrequent Earthquakes
Author(s):
Ahmed F. Hassan and Mete A. Sozen
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
94
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
31-39
Keywords:
buildings; earthquake resistant structures; earthquakes;
evaluation; failure; inspection; reinforced concrete; school buildings;
DOI:
10.14359/458
Date:
1/1/1997
Abstract:
This paper presents a simplified method of ranking reinforced concrete, low-rise, monolithic buildings according to their vulnerability to seismic damage. The ranking process requires only the dimensions of the structure. The process is tested using a group of buildings that suffered various level of damage during the Erzincan earthquake of 1992. The ranking procedure reflected the observed damage satisfactorily.