Buildings and Infrastructures Performance in Seismic Events: Understanding the Impact of Earthquakes

Dear Colleagues,

The assessment of seismic performance in buildings and critical infrastructures, as well as the economic and social consequences of earthquakes, is a complex task that requires interdisciplinary knowledge. This includes expertise in geophysics, structural engineering, economics, and social science. As highlighted by the recent seismic event in Turkey (February 2023), this task is particularly important in the case of rare and devastating earthquakes. For low-probability high-consequence (LPHC) events, it is essential to evaluate uncertainties and their impact on results to fully understand the potential consequences and make informed decisions and assist in emergency planning. This Special Issue seeks to bring together original research and state-of-the-art review papers on various techniques and methodologies used to assess seismic hazards, structural response, and fragility, with a focus on rare events. It also aims to present original works or reviews on the evaluation of economic and social consequences at both the building and urban/network levels. Through this publication, we aim to improve our understanding of the complex and interrelated factors involved in the impact of earthquakes on the built environment.

Dr. Marco Fasan
Dr. Nicola Chieffo
Dr. Chiara Bedon
Guest Editors

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