Application of microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (MHVSR) analysis for site characterization: State of the art
Abstract Nakamura (Q Rep Railway Tech Res Inst 30: 25–33, 1989) popularized the
application of the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) analysis of microtremor …
application of the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) analysis of microtremor …
Modeling the residential building stock in the Middle East for multi-hazard risk assessment
This study presents an exposure model for the residential building stock in the Middle East,
developed for the purpose of multi-hazard risk assessment. The exposure model provides …
developed for the purpose of multi-hazard risk assessment. The exposure model provides …
Estimating urban seismic damages and debris from building-level simulations: application to the city of Beirut, Lebanon
The estimation of seismic damages and debris at the urban scale—at a building-by-building
level-is challenging for several reasons. First, commonly used methodologies for seismic …
level-is challenging for several reasons. First, commonly used methodologies for seismic …
Evaluation of soil-building resonance effect in the urban area of the city of Matera (Italy)
This study discusses the effect of buildings vibrations in the urban field in the context of local
seismic response studies in order to evaluate the possible occurrence of double resonance …
seismic response studies in order to evaluate the possible occurrence of double resonance …
Towards specific T–H relationships: FRIBAS database for better characterization of RC and URM buildings
FRIBAS database is an open access database (https://doi. org/10.5281/zenodo. 6505442)
composed of the characteristics of 312 buildings (71 masonry, 237 reinforced concrete and …
composed of the characteristics of 312 buildings (71 masonry, 237 reinforced concrete and …
A period-height relationship for newly constructed mid-rise reinforced concrete buildings in Turkey
The fundamental period is an essential parameter in the force-based design of buildings as
it defines the spectral acceleration and thus the base shear force to which the building …
it defines the spectral acceleration and thus the base shear force to which the building …
Interorganizational relation in disaster response in developing context: Assessing response to Beirut explosion
T Haddad, T Sakr - Public Organization Review, 2023 - Springer
This paper focuses on the role of local community organizations in disaster management
following the Beirut explosion of August 4, 2020. It answers the following question: How can …
following the Beirut explosion of August 4, 2020. It answers the following question: How can …
A Comprehensive Assessment of Buildings for Post-Disaster Sustainable Reconstruction: A Case Study of Beirut Port
J El Hage, I Shahrour, F Hage Chehade, F Abi Farraj - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Natural and man-made disasters constitute a considerable threat to humans, especially
when intertwined with complex geopolitical situations. Effective decision-making and …
when intertwined with complex geopolitical situations. Effective decision-making and …
Modification of the data-driven period/height relationship for buildings located in seismic-prone regions such as Quito (Ecuador)
The fundamental period of structures is a parameter used in structure under design and for
evaluating existing structures. Data-driven methods using ambient vibrations have become …
evaluating existing structures. Data-driven methods using ambient vibrations have become …
Ambient vibrations measurements and 1D site response modelling as a tool for soil and building properties investigation
The safety of historic buildings heritage is an important task that becomes more substantial
when it is directed to educational purposes. The present study aims at evaluating the …
when it is directed to educational purposes. The present study aims at evaluating the …