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Simulation of earthquake-induced hazards of falling exterior non-structural components and its application to emergency shelter design

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  • Zhen Xu

    (University of Science and Technology Beijing)

  • Xinzheng Lu

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Hong Guan

    (Griffith University Gold Coast Campus)

  • Yuan Tian

    (Tsinghua University)

  • Aizhu Ren

    (Tsinghua University)

Abstract

In addition to earthquake-induced structural collapse, hazards related to falling exterior non-structural components of buildings have also been recognized as a significant safety problem. A novel simulation method is proposed herein to reduce such type of hazard, which has rarely been studied in the existing literature. Using a multi-story concentrated-mass shear model and specific falling criteria for exterior non-structural components, the hazard ranges of falling objects in a building group are simulated. The uncertainty of ground motion is considered via the incremental dynamic analyses. Thus, the distribution probabilities of falling objects during the design life of a building group can be predicted. A residential community area is considered as a case study for calculating the distribution probabilities of falling objects over a design period of 50 years and for selecting a suitable and safe site for an emergency shelter. This study is expected to provide a useful reference for emergency and disaster management.

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  • Zhen Xu & Xinzheng Lu & Hong Guan & Yuan Tian & Aizhu Ren, 2016. "Simulation of earthquake-induced hazards of falling exterior non-structural components and its application to emergency shelter design," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 80(2), pages 935-950, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nathaz:v:80:y:2016:i:2:d:10.1007_s11069-015-2005-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s11069-015-2005-2
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    1. Zhen Xu & Xinzheng Lu & Hong Guan & Bo Han & Aizhu Ren, 2014. "Seismic damage simulation in urban areas based on a high-fidelity structural model and a physics engine," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 71(3), pages 1679-1693, April.
    2. David Johnston & Sarah Standring & Kevin Ronan & Michael Lindell & Thomas Wilson & Jim Cousins & Emma Aldridge & Michael Ardagh & Joanne Deely & Steven Jensen & Thomas Kirsch & Richard Bissell, 2014. "The 2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes: context and cause of injury," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 73(2), pages 627-637, September.
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