Post-Earthquake Fire Analysis in Urban Structures: Risk Management Strategies

Post-earthquake fire is a complex problem that poses a significant risk to urban structures, and most standards and codes ignore its possibility. This book quantifies the level of associated effects and discusses methods for mitigating the risk at both the macro and micro scales, covering both existing buildings and those yet to be designed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Post-earthquake fire is a complex and significant hazard that poses a major threat to urban structures following earthquakes. Despite the widespread recognition of the potential for post-earthquake fire, most standards and codes fail to adequately address this risk, leading to inadequate assessment of building resilience. This book aims to address this gap by providing a comprehensive overview of the effects of post-earthquake fire on partially damaged buildings located in seismic urban regions. It quantifies the level of associated fire effects and explores various strategies for mitigating the risk at both the macro and micro scales. The macro-scale strategies focus on urban regions, while the micro-scale strategies address building structures, encompassing both existing buildings and those yet to be designed. By examining the impact of post-earthquake fire on various building components, the book provides valuable insights into the design and construction of resilient structures that can withstand the challenges posed by fire following earthquakes.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367782719