OpenQuake-engine Manual 3.16.7

• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. OpenQuake-engine Background
    • 1.1.1. Overview
    • 1.1.2. Supplementary resources
    • 1.1.3. Launching a calculation
• 2. Hazard
  • 2.1. Introduction to the Hazard Module
    • 2.1.1. Source typologies
      • 2.1.1.1. Source typologies for modelling distributed seismicity
      • 2.1.1.2. Fault sources with floating ruptures
      • 2.1.1.3. Fault sources without floating ruptures
      • 2.1.1.4. Non-Parametric Sources
    • 2.1.2. Magnitude-frequency distributions
    • 2.1.3. Magnitude-scaling relationships
      • 2.1.3.1. Relationships for shallow earthquakes in active tectonic regions
      • 2.1.3.2. Magnitude-scaling relationships for subduction earthquakes
      • 2.1.3.3. Magnitude-scaling relationships stable continental regions
      • 2.1.3.4. Miscellaneous Magnitude-Scaling Relationships
    • 2.1.4. Calculation workflows
      • 2.1.4.1. Classical Probabilistic Seismic Hazard
      • 2.1.4.2. Event-Based Probabilistic Seismic Hazard
      • 2.1.4.3. Scenario based Seismic Hazard Analysis
  • 2.2. Using the Hazard Module
    • 2.2.1. Defining Logic Trees
      • 2.2.1.1. Logic trees as described in the nrml schema
    • 2.2.2. The Seismic Source System
      • 2.2.2.1. The Seismic Source Logic Tree
      • 2.2.2.2. The Seismic Source Model
    • 2.2.3. The Ground Motion System
      • 2.2.3.1. The Ground Motion Logic Tree
    • 2.2.4. Configuration file
      • 2.2.4.1. Classical PSHA
      • 2.2.4.2. Seismic hazard disaggregation
      • 2.2.4.3. Event based PSHA
      • 2.2.4.4. Scenario hazard
  • 2.3. Hazard Calculations and Results
    • 2.3.1. Running OpenQuake-engine for hazard calculations
    • 2.3.2. Exporting results from a hazard calculation
    • 2.3.3. Description of hazard outputs
      • 2.3.3.1. Outputs from Classical PSHA
      • 2.3.3.2. Outputs from Hazard Disaggregation
      • 2.3.3.3. Outputs from Event Based PSHA
      • 2.3.3.4. Outputs from Scenario Hazard Analysis
  • 2.4. Demonstrative Examples
    • 2.4.1. Classical PSHA Demos
      • 2.4.1.1. Classical PSHA with different source typologies
      • 2.4.1.2. Classical PSHA with non trivial logic trees
    • 2.4.2. Hazard Disaggregation Demos
    • 2.4.3. Event Based PSHA Demos
• 3. Risk
  • 3.1. Introduction to the Risk Module
    • 3.1.1. Scenario Damage Assessment
    • 3.1.2. Scenario Risk Assessment
    • 3.1.3. Classical Probabilistic Seismic Damage Analysis
    • 3.1.4. Classical Probabilistic Seismic Risk Analysis
    • 3.1.5. Stochastic Event Based Probabilistic Seismic Damage Analysis
    • 3.1.6. Stochastic Event Based Probabilistic Seismic Risk Analysis
    • 3.1.7. Retrofit Benefit-Cost Ratio Analysis
  • 3.2. Risk Input Models
    • 3.2.1. Exposure Models
    • 3.2.2. Fragility Models
    • 3.2.3. Consequence Models
    • 3.2.4. Vulnerability Models
  • 3.3. Using the Risk Module
    • 3.3.1. Scenario Damage Calculator
    • 3.3.2. Scenario Risk Calculator
    • 3.3.3. Classical Probabilistic Seismic Damage Calculator
    • 3.3.4. Classical Probabilistic Seismic Risk Calculator
    • 3.3.5. Stochastic Event Based Seismic Damage
    • 3.3.6. Stochastic Event Based Seismic Risk Calculator
    • 3.3.7. Retrofit Benefit-Cost Ratio Calculator
    • 3.3.8. Exporting Risk Results
  • 3.4. Risk Results
    • 3.4.1. Scenario Damage Outputs
      • 3.4.1.1. Scenario damage statistics
      • 3.4.1.2. Scenario consequence statistics
    • 3.4.2. Scenario Risk Outputs
      • 3.4.2.1. Scenario loss statistics
      • 3.4.2.2. Scenario losses by event
    • 3.4.3. Probabilistic Damage Outputs
      • 3.4.3.1. Probabilistic damage distribution
    • 3.4.4. Probabilistic Risk Outputs
      • 3.4.4.1. Loss exceedance curves
      • 3.4.4.2. Probabilistic loss maps
      • 3.4.4.3. Stochastic event loss tables
    • 3.4.5. Benefit-Cost Ratio Outputs
      • 3.4.5.1. Retrofitting benefit/cost ratio maps
  • 3.5. Demonstrative Examples
    • 3.5.1. Scenario Damage
    • 3.5.2. Scenario Risk Demos
    • 3.5.3. Classical Probabilistic Seismic Damage Demos
    • 3.5.4. Classical Probabilistic Seismic Risk Demos
    • 3.5.5. Event Based Probabilistic Seismic Damage Demos
    • 3.5.6. Event Based Probabilistic Seismic Risk Demos
    • 3.5.7. Retrofit Benefit-Cost Ratio Demos
  • 3.6. Bibliography
• 4. Thanks
  • 4.1. Public Partners
  • 4.2. Private Partners
    • 4.2.1. Governors
    • 4.2.2. Advisors
  • 4.3. Associate Partners
  • 4.4. Project Partners
  • 4.5. Products Distribution Partners
• 5. Glossary
  • 5.1. Area Source
  • 5.2. Asset
  • 5.3. Branch
  • 5.4. Branch Set
  • 5.5. Configuration File
  • 5.6. Consequence Function
  • 5.7. Consequence Model
  • 5.8. Characteristic Fault Source
  • 5.9. Complex Fault Source
  • 5.10. Deductible
  • 5.11. Seismic Hazard Disaggregation
  • 5.12. Dip
  • 5.13. Disaggregation Matrix
  • 5.14. Earthquake Rupture Forecast
  • 5.15. Earthquake Rupture Forecast Calculator
  • 5.16. Epsilon
  • 5.17. Exposure Model
  • 5.18. Fault Trace
  • 5.19. Fragility Function
  • 5.20. Fragility Model
  • 5.21. Frequency-Magnitude Distribution
  • 5.22. Grid Source
  • 5.23. Ground-Motion Field (GMF)
  • 5.24. Ground-Motion Field Calculator
  • 5.25. Ground-Motion Logic Tree
  • 5.26. Ground-Motion Model
  • 5.27. Ground-Motion Parameter
  • 5.28. Ground-Motion Prediction Equation (GMPE)
  • 5.29. Ground-Motion System
  • 5.30. Initial Seismic Source Input Model
  • 5.31. Insured Losses
  • 5.32. Integrated Risk Modelling Toolkit
  • 5.33. Investigation Time
  • 5.34. Limit
  • 5.35. Logic Tree
  • 5.36. Logic Tree Processor
  • 5.37. Magnitude-Scaling Relationship
  • 5.38. Magnitude-Frequency Distribution
  • 5.39. Non-Parametric Source
  • 5.40. Natural Hazards’ Risk Markup Language
  • 5.41. OpenSHA
  • 5.42. Point Source
  • 5.43. PSHA Input Model
  • 5.44. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA)
  • 5.45. Earthquake Rupture
  • 5.46. Rupture Model
  • 5.47. Rupture Aspect Ratio
  • 5.48. Rake
  • 5.49. Scenario Based Seismic Hazard Analysis
  • 5.50. Seismicity History
  • 5.51. Seismicity Rate
  • 5.52. Seismic Source Data
  • 5.53. Seismic Source Logic Tree
  • 5.54. Seismic Source Input Model
  • 5.55. Seismic Source
  • 5.56. Seismic Source Model (SSM)
  • 5.57. Seismic Source System
  • 5.58. Simple Fault Source
  • 5.59. Stochastic Event Set
  • 5.60. Strike
  • 5.61. Tag
  • 5.62. Taxonomy
  • 5.63. Tectonic Region
  • 5.64. Temporal Occurrence Model
  • 5.65. Vulnerability Function
  • 5.66. Vulnerability Model
  • 5.67. VS30

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Authors

Marco Pagani\(^1\), Vitor Silva\(^1\), Anirudh Rao\(^1\), Michele Simionato\(^1\), Kendra Johnson\(^1\)

Authors on previous versions

Helen Crowley\(^2\), Damiano Monelli\(^3\), Graeme Weatherill\(^4\), Robin Gee\(^5\)

\(^1\) GEM Foundation, via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy	\(^2\) EUCENTRE, via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia, Italy	\(^3\) RenRe, Beethovenstrasse 33, CH-8002 Zürich, Switzerland
\(^4\) GFZ, Helmholtzstraße 6/7, 14473 Potsdam, Germany	\(^5\) PartnerRe, Hardstrasse 301, CH-8002 Zürich, Switzerland

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Please cite this document as: GEM (2022). The OpenQuake-engine User Manual. Global Earthquake Model (GEM) OpenQuake Manual for Engine version 3.16.7. doi: 10.13117/GEM.OPENQUAKE.MAN.ENGINE. 3.16.7

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