...Jeng Hsiang Lin Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of building codes in earthquake risk mitigation in Taiwan. Design/methodology/approach Using probabilistic risk analysis tools with available data, this study assesses the exceedance probability of extensive...

...Liaquat Hossain; Shahadat Uddin Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a conceptual foundation and empirical basis for exploring issues related to the design framework for modeling coordination in complex and dynamic enqvironments. Design/methodology/approach Previous research...

...Murat Tas; Nilufer Tas; Nilay Cosgun Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine production of permanent housing in Turkey after the 1999 Marmara earthquake in terms of planning, design, and construction, and to identify problems that were faced. Earthquake survivors face many problems...

...Mohammad A. Hassanain Purpose The objectives of this paper are to present an assessment for the consideration of fire safety during the design stages of school facilities in Saudi Arabia; and to present the development of a fire risk assessment survey tool whereby existing school facilities can...

...T.J. Eveleigh; T.A. Mazzuchi; S. Sarkani Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a novel modeling approach that combines a balanced systems engineering design model with a geospatial model to explore the complex interactions between natural hazards and engineered systems. Design...