Improving earthquake loss estimation : Review, assessment and extension of loss estimation methodologies

ABSTRACT

The overall goals of the research are to link engineering system vulnerability analysis with the best-available techniques of economic analysis, to produce integrated models of physical and economic loss, and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of loss estimation methods through the application of advanced and emerging technologies. This program of research focuses both on general methodological refinements and model improvement and on applications that will support MCEER's power and water lifeline and hospital demonstration projects