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EARTHQUAKE RISK ASSESSMENT AND REDUCTION (250476) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Introduction to the course. Introduction to seismic risk, earthquake damage

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Engineering models. Loss occurrence processes. Components of a model (threat, exposure and vulnerability)

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Risk assessment for a single structure. Risk assessment for a portfolio of structures. Risk metrics and their interpretation.

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Dimensions of vulnerability. Direct, indirect losses, injuries, deaths, business interruption, etc. Methodologies for the development of exposure databases. What is the exhibition and what are you interested in capturing?

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Session 5

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Session 6

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

R-CRISIS program to assess the seismic hazard

Dedication

3h Medium group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Session 8

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

CAPRA Program

Dedication

3h Medium group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Session 10

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Assessment of habitability and damage in buildings affected by an earthquake.

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Ex-post evaluation. Indicators of disaster risk management.

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Dedication

3h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m