This course focuses on methodologies for seismic hazard and risk assessment on which disaster planning is based. Topics include 1) characteristics of strong ground motion, 2) strong motion prediction methods, 3) earthquake loss estimation methods and 4) examples of seismic hazard and risk assessment.
By the end of this course, students will be able to understand the methods for strong motion prediction and the flow for loss estimation, which are important factors for seismic hazard and risk assessment.
strong motion prediction, loss estimation, seismic risk
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The course materials on strong motion prediction and loss estimation of buildings will be provided. The materials will be referred to in the class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Observed Strong Ground Motion | Strong Motion Observation, Intensity of Strong Shaking |
Class 2 | Ground Motion Intensity | Seismic Intensity Scales, Ground Motion Severity Measures |
Class 3 | Control Factors of Earthquake Ground Motion | Propagation of Seismic Waves, Source Factor, Path Factor, Site Factor |
Class 4 | Theoretical Strong Motion Prediction Methods | Theoretical Background of Source Model, Semi-empirical Method |
Class 5 | Empirical Strong Motion Prediction Methods | Attenuation Relationships of Ground Motion |
Class 6 | Seismic Hazard Assessment | Seismic Hazard Map, Design Earthquake Ground Motion |
Class 7 | Earthquake Damage Assessment (Methodologies) | Flow of Loss Estimation, Vulnerability Functions of Buildings |
Class 8 | Earthquake Damage Assessment (Examples) | Damage Assessment for Tokyo Earthquake |
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Strong Motion Prediction
Evaluated by attendance, and submitted short and full reports.
Basic knowledge on earthquake engineering