A vulnerability index formulation for the seismic vulnerability assessment of vernacular architecture

J Ortega, G Vasconcelos, H Rodrigues, M Correia - Engineering Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
The valorization and preservation of vernacular architecture, as well as traditional
construction techniques and materials, is a key-element for cultural identity. Conservation …

A vulnerability index formulation for historic facades assessment

A Fontenele, V Campos, AM Matos… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The study of historic facades is an essential subject for the valorization and conservation of
human cultural identity. The evaluation of the vulnerability of ancient Constructions requires …

Seismic vulnerability assessment at urban scale: Case of Algerian buildings

M Boukri, MN Farsi, A Mebarki, M Belazougui… - International journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
The main purpose of risk reduction methodological and operational approaches is to protect
lives and properties against the impact of natural or industrial disaster. Although it is …

Use of post-earthquake damage data to calibrate, validate and compare two seismic vulnerability assessment methods for vernacular architecture

J Ortega, G Vasconcelos, H Rodrigues… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
The paper presents and discusses the application of two large scale seismic vulnerability
assessment methods on the island of Faial in Azores (Portugal). The two methods are …

Seismic vulnerability assessment of historical masonry buildings located in Annaba city (Algeria) using non ad-hoc data survey

AE Athmani, A Gouasmia, TM Ferreira… - Bulletin of Earthquake …, 2015 - Springer
Seismic vulnerability analysis of historical masonry buildings, addressed to earthquake
emergency management and protection strategy planning, requires large-scale vulnerability …

Development of a numerical tool for the seismic vulnerability assessment of vernacular architecture

J Ortega, G Vasconcelos, H Rodrigues… - Journal of Earthquake …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Aiming at protecting the vernacular heritage located in earthquake prone areas, the paper
presents the development and validation of the numerical tool that constitutes the core of a …

Rapid earthquake loss estimation model for Algerian urban heritage: case of Blida city

M Boukri, MN Farsi, A Mebarki - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The present work develops an integrated rapid loss assessment model aiming to quickly
estimate the expected damages and their spatial distribution for the Algerian urban heritage …

Seismic risk and damage prediction: case of the buildings in Constantine city (Algeria)

M Boukri, MN Farsi, A Mebarki, M Belazougui… - Bulletin of earthquake …, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Located at the North-Eastern part of Algeria (Tellian Atlas), Constantine has crucial
administrative, economic, scientific and cultural importance. It has continuously experienced …

Seismic vulnerability and losses of rammed earth residential heritage in Mula (Murcia)

L Basset-Salom, A Guardiola-Víllora - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2023 - Springer
This study is aligned with United Nations, Sustainable Development Goal 11, concerned
about making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, in …

Seismic vulnerability and loss assessment of Vila real de Santo antónio, Portugal: application of a novel method

J Ortega, G Vasconcelos, H Rodrigues… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT The city of Vila Real de Santo António (VRSA) was erected after the 1755
Lisbon earthquake following a Pombaline development similar to the well-known …