First-order approximation towards empirical seismic vulnerability assessment of low-cost unreinforced masonry buildings in South Africa

AbstractThe 5 August 2014 Orkney earthquake in South Africa caused significant damage to low-cost unreinforced masonry buildings. After the earthquake, post-earthquake surveys were conducted to assess damage and deduce the intensity experienced by these buildings. During these surveys, only building...

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Main Authors: Thando Nqasha, Zeenat Khoyratty, Mulemwa Akombelwa, Mayshree Singh, Andrzej Kijko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Risk
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19475705.2023.2300837