Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) model for seismic vulnerability assessment (SVA) of urban residential buildings

• Main Authors: Alizadeh, M., Hashim, M., Alizadeh, E., Shahabi, H., Karami, M. R., Pour, A. B., Pradhan, B., Zabihi, H.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2018
• Subjects: TH Building construction
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/79664/1/MazlanHashim2018_Multi-CriteriaDecisionMaking%28MCDM%29.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/79664/; http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijgi7110444

Earthquakes are among the most catastrophic natural geo-hazards worldwide and endanger numerous lives annually. Therefore, it is vital to evaluate seismic vulnerability beforehand to decrease future fatalities. The aim of this research is to assess the seismic vulnerability of residential houses in...