Integrating Building- and Site-Specific and Generic Fragility Curves into Seismic Risk Assessment: A PRISMA-Based Analysis of Methodologies and Applications

Fragility curves are fundamental tools in seismic risk assessments, providing insights into the vulnerability of structures to earthquake-induced damages. These curves, which plot the probability of a structure reaching or exceeding various damage states against earthquake intensity, are critical fo...

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Main Authors: Jhon Philip Camayang, Orlean Dela Cruz, Rhommel Grutas
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/5/4/50
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description Fragility curves are fundamental tools in seismic risk assessments, providing insights into the vulnerability of structures to earthquake-induced damages. These curves, which plot the probability of a structure reaching or exceeding various damage states against earthquake intensity, are critical for developing effective modification strategies. This review aims to present the characteristics between building- and site-specific fragility curves, which incorporate detailed local characteristics, and generic fragility curves that apply broader, more generalized parameters. We utilize the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology to systematically review the literature to address key research questions about the methodological differences, applications, and implications of these curve types in assessing seismic risks. The methods involved a comprehensive search and combination of existing studies on the topic, focusing on how these curves are developed and applied in real-world scenarios. The results from this review show that building- and site-specific curves, while more precise, require extensive data and are therefore more complex and costly to develop. In contrast, generic curves, though less accurate, offer a cost-effective solution for preliminary risk assessments over large areas. The conclusions drawn from this review suggest that while each type has its merits, the choice between building- and site-specific and generic fragility curves should be guided by the specific requirements of the seismic risk assessment task, including available resources and the need for precision in the vulnerability estimations.
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spelling doaj-art-b79e8d9fb19544c69a067f8c34f898112024-12-27T14:18:25ZengMDPI AGCivilEng2673-41092024-11-01541011104110.3390/civileng5040050Integrating Building- and Site-Specific and Generic Fragility Curves into Seismic Risk Assessment: A PRISMA-Based Analysis of Methodologies and ApplicationsJhon Philip Camayang0Orlean Dela Cruz1Rhommel Grutas2Graduate School, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila 1016, PhilippinesGraduate School, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila 1016, PhilippinesPhilippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, C.P Garcia Ave., U.P. Diliman, Quezon City 1101, PhilippinesFragility curves are fundamental tools in seismic risk assessments, providing insights into the vulnerability of structures to earthquake-induced damages. These curves, which plot the probability of a structure reaching or exceeding various damage states against earthquake intensity, are critical for developing effective modification strategies. This review aims to present the characteristics between building- and site-specific fragility curves, which incorporate detailed local characteristics, and generic fragility curves that apply broader, more generalized parameters. We utilize the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) methodology to systematically review the literature to address key research questions about the methodological differences, applications, and implications of these curve types in assessing seismic risks. The methods involved a comprehensive search and combination of existing studies on the topic, focusing on how these curves are developed and applied in real-world scenarios. The results from this review show that building- and site-specific curves, while more precise, require extensive data and are therefore more complex and costly to develop. In contrast, generic curves, though less accurate, offer a cost-effective solution for preliminary risk assessments over large areas. The conclusions drawn from this review suggest that while each type has its merits, the choice between building- and site-specific and generic fragility curves should be guided by the specific requirements of the seismic risk assessment task, including available resources and the need for precision in the vulnerability estimations.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/5/4/50fragility curvessite-specific fragility curvesbuilding-specific fragility curvesgeneric fragility curvesrisk-targeted seismic designseismic vulnerability assessment
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site-specific fragility curves
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generic fragility curves
risk-targeted seismic design
seismic vulnerability assessment
title Integrating Building- and Site-Specific and Generic Fragility Curves into Seismic Risk Assessment: A PRISMA-Based Analysis of Methodologies and Applications
title_full Integrating Building- and Site-Specific and Generic Fragility Curves into Seismic Risk Assessment: A PRISMA-Based Analysis of Methodologies and Applications
title_fullStr Integrating Building- and Site-Specific and Generic Fragility Curves into Seismic Risk Assessment: A PRISMA-Based Analysis of Methodologies and Applications
title_full_unstemmed Integrating Building- and Site-Specific and Generic Fragility Curves into Seismic Risk Assessment: A PRISMA-Based Analysis of Methodologies and Applications
title_short Integrating Building- and Site-Specific and Generic Fragility Curves into Seismic Risk Assessment: A PRISMA-Based Analysis of Methodologies and Applications
title_sort integrating building and site specific and generic fragility curves into seismic risk assessment a prisma based analysis of methodologies and applications
topic fragility curves
site-specific fragility curves
building-specific fragility curves
generic fragility curves
risk-targeted seismic design
seismic vulnerability assessment
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4109/5/4/50
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