Vulnerability assessment of churches under earthquake hazard

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

Esmeralda Paupério (Author) FEUP; Xavier Romão (Author) FEUP; António Arêde (Author) FEUP; Aníbal Costa (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: International Conference on Vernacular Architecture CIAV2013 | 7ºATP | VerSus

Pages: 1-6

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Structural engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

Other information

Abstract (EN): The development of a framework for the quantification of the seismic vulnerability of churches is presented. Given the advantages of having different areas of expertise contributing for the assessment of vulnerability, the proposed framework involves a multidisciplinary approach for the definition of the vulnerability of churches. The general scope and the conceptual definition of the proposed framework are discussed and it is established that vulnerability assessment must be carried out with respect to three fundamental components: the building, the collections and the building surroundings. Implementation details of the framework are then presented for the specific case of church heritage under seismic hazard. The applicability of the vulnerability assessment approach is illustrated using real case scenarios.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6