Earthquake Resilience: Benefit-Cost Analysis for Building Design and Retrofit
Author: Roman Titov
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Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the principles of benefit-cost analysis (BCA) and its application in earthquake risk reduction.
- Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of adopting modern building codes and retrofitting older buildings.
- Explore the benefits and trade-offs of designing buildings that exceed minimum code requirements.
- Learn to use BCA tools and methodologies for informed decision-making in building design and retrofits.
- Analyze real-world case studies to understand the practical application of BCA in earthquake resilience.
- Identify research gaps and future opportunities in the field of earthquake-resilient building design.
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