Development of a uniform seismic vulnerability index framework for reinforced concrete building typology

MM Kassem, FM Nazri, EN Farsangi… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents a uniform framework for seismic vulnerability assessment of selected
reinforced concrete (RC) structures in Malaysia based on an improved seismic vulnerability …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing Seismic Vulnerability Methods for RC-Frame Buildings Pre-and Post-Earthquake

MA Samuel, E **ong, M Haris, BC Lekeufack, Y **e… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The seismic vulnerability of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings has been an important issue,
especially in earthquake-prone regions with limited seismic design codes such as South …

Transfer learning for improving seismic building damage assessment

Q Lin, T Ci, L Wang, SK Mondal, H Yin, Y Wang - Remote Sensing, 2022 - mdpi.com
The rapid assessment of building damage in earthquake-stricken areas is of paramount
importance for emergency response. The development of remote sensing technology has …

Improved vulnerability index methodology to quantify seismic risk and loss assessment in reinforced concrete buildings

MM Kassem, FM Nazri, EN Farsangi… - Journal of Earthquake …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
An improved seismic vulnerability index methodology is formulated on the basis of eight
modeled parameters that are designed according to earthquake-resistant design concept …

Experimental and numerical investigations of a new hysteretic damper for seismic resilient steel moment connections

M Khalili, A Sivandi-Pour, EN Farsangi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, a novel hysteretic damper is proposed for beam-column steel connections to
dissipate seismic energy. The proposed system is classified as a low-damage device and …

Seismic vulnerability assessment of existing school buildings

M Domaneschi, AZ Noori, MV Pietropinto… - Computers & …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a methodology to perform the seismic vulnerability assessment of
existing buildings. It starts with the acquisition of structural data from available construction …

Assessment of seismic building vulnerability using rapid visual screening method through web-based application for Malaysia

MM Kassem, S Beddu, JH Ooi, CG Tan… - Buildings, 2021 - mdpi.com
Rapid visual screening is a quick and simple approach often used by researchers to
estimate the seismic vulnerability of buildings in an area. In this study, preliminary seismic …

Risk-based shelter network design in flood-prone areas: An application to Haiti

M Sharbaf, V Bélanger, M Cherkesly, MÈ Rancourt… - Omega, 2025 - Elsevier
Evacuations occur when human safety is compromised by disasters, such as floods.
Shelters play a crucial role in providing protection for individuals who have been displaced …

Seismic vulnerability assessment indices for buildings: Proposals, comparisons and methodologies at collapse limit states

S Marasco, AZ Noori, M Domaneschi… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Seismic vulnerability assessment of existing buildings is an essential process for earthquake
disaster management. It can support decision-makers to estimate critical response …