The assessment of the physical vulnerability of elements at risk as part of the risk analysis is
an essential aspect for the development of strategies and structural measures for risk …

In quantitative risk assessment, risk is expressed as a function of the hazard, the elements at
risk and the vulnerability. From a natural sciences perspective, vulnerability is defined as the …

Debris flows are natural processes that cause considerable economic loss and sometimes
also casualties. The motion of the debris flow is influenced by both solid and fluid forces …

An empirical vulnerability function is developed based on the data obtained from the 13 July
2008 debris flow event in the village of Selvetta located in Italian Alps (Valtellina, Lombardy …

Vulnerability assessment, as a component of the consequence analysis, represents a
fundamental stage in the risk assessment process because it relates the hazard intensity to …

A catastrophic debris flow occurred in Zhouqu County, Gansu Province, Northwestern
China, at midnight on 7 August 2010, resulting in damage to> 390 buildings. Assessment of …

Debris flows present a serious hazard in alpine regions, where natural environment meets
the space of human interest such as settlements and infrastructure. In the past various …

For a quantitative assessment of debris flow risk, it is essential to consider not only the
hazardous process itself but also to perform an analysis of its consequences. This should …

Physical building vulnerability to debris flows is defined as the potential damage degree of
buildings for a given debris flow intensity. In this paper, the physical characteristics of both …

Alpine hazards such as debris flow, floods, snow avalanches, rock falls, and landslides pose
a significant threat to local communities. The assessment of the vulnerability of the built …