Hybrid AI framework for comparative urban seismic vulnerability and risk assessment across multiple cities

A Hybrid GeoAI Framework Integrating Smile Random Forest for Comprehensive Seismic Vulnerability Assessment: A Case Study of Mersin, Türkiye

Comprehensive Seismic Risk Zonation and Structural Fragility Assessment of Urban Building Typologies through Fuzzy and Probabilistic Modeling Approaches: Case Study of Muscat

This study presents a comprehensive framework for assessing seismic vulnerability in Al-Seeb’s diverse urban building stock, which includes reinforced concrete, confined and unreinforced masonry, dual systems, and nonengineered structures. A multicriteria microzonation approach using the analytical hierarchy proces...

INTEGRATED GIS AND DIGITAL TWIN–BASED FRAMEWORK FOR SCENARIO-BASED SEISMIC VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF URBAN BUILDINGS: CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURE AND CASE STUDY OF TASHKENT

Urban areas located in seismically active regions are exposed to complex multi-factor risks arising from the interaction between seismic hazards and structural characteristics of the built environment. This study proposes an integrated analytical framework for scenario-based seismic vulnerability assessment of urban bu...

Mapping Approaches for Assessing Regional Soil Liquefaction Potential: A Comparative Assessment

Seismic liquefaction poses a significant threat to infrastructure and human safety, making accurate regional-scale hazard assessment essential for effective disaster mitigation. This study systematically compares simple kriging (SK), ordinary kriging (OK), and sequential Gaussian simulation (SGS) for liquefaction poten...

A Conceptual Framework for Integrated Rehabilitation of Urban Sewer Networks Under Flood Risk Conditions

Aim: The objective of this study is to develop an integrated rehabilitative framework for urban sewer systems (USS). The study addresses the systemic weaknesses associated with aging sewer systems in major cities, which can contribute to sewer overflows, urban flooding, environmental degradation, service disruptions, a...

Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Mitigation of Historical Buildings in Lugoj City Center, Romania

This paper examines the seismic vulnerability of historical buildings located in Lugoj City Center, an urban area of the Banat region in Western Romania, known for repeated earthquakes and rich architectural heritage. This research responds to the need for fast and practical means to help with the prioritization of ris...