PROPOSAL of in SITU PARAMETERS for the ASSESSMENT of PHYSICAL VULNERABILITY to SEISMIC EVENTS: A PERUVIAN CASE STUDY

Luis Izquierdo-Horna, Andrea Galván

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Abstract

After the last seismic event that occurred in Pisco, Peru in 2007 (7.9 Mw), the fragility of the structural conditions of the existing houses in the Peruvian territory became evident. Therefore, it is important to be able to anticipate or recognize those dwellings that are more physically vulnerable in order to preserve the livelihoods and living conditions of the residents. In this sense, the instruments currently used for this purpose do not guarantee an adequate assessment of reality. Thus, the objective of this research is to propose a set of parameters to determine the level of physical vulnerability present for a given sector based on its structural and constructive characteristics. For this purpose, it was necessary to determine the structural typology of the sector based on the predominant material, number of floors, structural damage and the construction process stage. This information will allow the selection of a set of parameters potentially capable of adequately identifying the level of physical vulnerability in the dwelling. The district of Los Olivos was chosen as a case study. This research resulted in a set of parameters grouped into the following categories: construction system, irregularity and soil condition, roofing system, structural interaction and state of conservation. These categories and their descriptors are applicable and reproducible at different territorial scales.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEarthquake Resistant Engineering Structures XIII
EditorsS. Hernandez, G. Marseglia
PublisherWITPress
Pages15-24
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781784664275
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Aug 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event13th International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures, ERES 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 26 May 202128 May 2021

Publication series

NameWIT Transactions on the Built Environment
Volume202
ISSN (Print)1743-3509
ISSN (Electronic)1746-4498

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures, ERES 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period26/05/2128/05/21

Keywords

  • Earthquakes
  • In situ parameters
  • Physical vulnerability
  • Risk and disaster management

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