GEM Vulnerability Models Documentation

Welcome to the documentation for the GEM Global Vulnerability Models. This documentation provides comprehensive information about the building vulnerability models developed by the GEM Foundation for seismic risk assessment.

Contents:

• Overview
  • Introduction
  • Building Classification
  • Methodology Overview
  • Data Access
  • References
• Capacity Models
  • Introduction
  • Idealised Capacity Curve Shapes
  • SDOF to MDOF Calibration
  • Capacity Model References
  • Interactive Viewer
  • References
• Ground-Motion Records
  • Introduction
  • Database Sources
  • Tectonic Environments
  • Record Selection Criteria
  • Intensity Measures
  • Ground-Motion Record Summary
  • Record Visualization
  • References
• Structural Analysis
  • Introduction
  • Cloud Analysis Methodology
  • Interactive Viewer
  • Engineering Demand Parameters
  • Ground-Motion Records
  • References
• Fragility Models
  • Introduction
  • Damage State Definition
  • Fragility Function Derivation
  • Collapse Fragility
  • Interactive Viewer
  • Fragility Parameters Summary
  • References
• Consequence Models
  • Introduction
  • Damage-to-Loss Ratios
  • Loss Categories
  • Casualty Consequence Models
  • Regional Variations
  • Uncertainty Quantification
  • References
• Vulnerability Models
  • Introduction
  • Expected Loss Ratio
  • Damage-to-Loss Ratios
  • Damage State Probabilities
  • Uncertainty in Loss Estimation
  • Beta Distribution Interpretation
  • Interactive Viewer
  • Average Annual Loss Ratio
  • Regional Variations
  • References
• Vulnerability Model Comparison
• Risk Metrics
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Interactive Viewer
  • Data Requirements
  • Regional Coverage
• License
  • Section 1 - Definitions
  • Section 2 - Scope
  • Section 3 - License Conditions
  • Section 4 - Sui Generis Database Rights
  • Section 5 - Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
  • Section 6 - Term and Termination
  • Section 7 - Other Terms and Conditions
  • Section 8 - Interpretation

Quick Links

Capacity Models

View and explore building capacity curves.

Capacity Models

Structural Analysis

Cloud analysis and demand profiles from ground-motion records.

Structural Analysis

Fragility Models

Fragility functions for various building classes.

Fragility Models

Vulnerability Models

Complete vulnerability functions and loss estimation.

Vulnerability Models

Vulnerability Comparison

Overlay and compare vulnerability curves across building classes.

Vulnerability Model Comparison

Risk Metrics

Average annual loss ratios and collapse probabilities.

Risk Metrics

Indices and tables

• Index

• Search Page