Seismic risk assessment of buildings with HAZUS methodology and determination of damage probabilistic matrices

In this paper, an assessment of seismic risk regarding to HAZUS methodology is considered for determination of damage probabilistic matrices. Study ward is chosen in Semnan, Iran and seismic characters determine for this location. In order to determination of damage probability graph, 3 model building types considered which summarized C1M, C2M and C3M in HAZUS methodology. In order to determination of damage probability matrix, first, the peak response of building and the capacity curve is calculated. Peak building response was obtained with intersection of the capacity curve and response spectra. The cumulative probability and damage probability matrix was achieved with regard of HAZUS regulations. Results indicated HAZUS methodology could obtain logical results for study wards.

Keywords:

Earthquake , Risk Assessment , HAZUS , Damage Probabilistic Matrices