EDITORIAL SCOPE: BEYOND RESILIENCE – INDEX FOR THE NEXT-GENERATION OF SEISMIC VULNERABILITY FOR RC STRUCTURE
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https://doi.org/10.33736/jcest.7804.2024Keywords:
analytical approach, damage state, framework, nonlinear analysis, seismic vulnerability indexAbstract
Seismic vulnerability assessment has become an indispensable tool in earthquake engineering, especially for reinforced concrete (RC) structures, which are prevalent in urbanized regions worldwide. In this editorial note, we expand on key contributions from recent papers published in the Journal of Building Engineering and Journal of Earthquake Engineering, merging these insights with findings from the book "Seismic Vulnerability Index Assessment Framework of RC Structures." Together, these works form a cohesive narrative around the development of a more refined and globally applicable Seismic Vulnerability Index (SVI) framework for RC structures. Moreover, this editorial note discusses the advancements in the seismic vulnerability assessment of RC buildings through the development of an SVI methodology. This methodology uses advanced nonlinear parametric analyses to quantify the seismic vulnerability of RC buildings, contributing significantly to disaster risk reduction efforts. Thus, the contribution lies in developing improved methodologies for assessing seismic vulnerability and quantifying seismic risk, ultimately aiding in enhancing earthquake resilience. This comprehensive framework is globally applicable, adaptable to any geographical region, and suitable for a wide range of structural types and systems.
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