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A simplified method for vulnerability assessment of dwelling buildings with a statistical approach at a regional scale based on the EMS’98 is proposed. It is presented some applications of this methodology in Catalonia, Spain: (i) tools for generation of damage scenarios for preventive purposes; (ii) simulation of damages of historical earthquakes if they would occur today; and (iii) territory zonation to establish the criteria for activating the different levels of earthquake emergency actions.
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Roca, A., Goula, X., Susagna, T. et al. A Simplified Method for Vulnerability Assessment of Dwelling Buildings and Estimation of Damage Scenarios in Catalonia, Spain. Bull Earthquake Eng 4, 141–158 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-006-9003-4
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