Vulnerability evaluation of school buildings for seismic risk reduction–the GLOSI framework (DAY 2)

In this online course organized by the UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering (DRR&RE) at University College London (UCL), we present the outline of the Global Library for School Infrastructure. This course first introduces the GLOSI seismic taxonomy, a tool for classification of school buildings. We then illustrate the concepts and process by obtaining the taxonomy strings for particular case studies. The link between classification and seismic performance is then illustrated by introducing simple methodologies to derive fragility and vulnerability functions. Comparison of fragility function corresponding to different choice of parameter in the classification is then presented followed by how the effect of specific vulnerability reduction solutions for selected typologies is reflected in the classification and in the fragility/vulnerability output. This course is suitable for students and professionals who wish to gain an overview of GLOSI framework and how this can be incorporated in disaster risk reduction and management. The main learning outcomes are the following: Familiarization with the concepts of seismic taxonomy, fragility and vulnerability derivation and vulnerability reduction solutions. Awareness of the relevance of standardize procedures for the classification of buildings in the process of disaster risk reduction. General understanding of the applicability of the GLOSI framework.