Title
Statistical Analysis of Japan Wood Frame Building Earthquake Debris Extent and Its Use in Road Networks in Japan
Date Issued
01 January 2019
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Tohoku University
Tohoku University
Publisher(s)
SAGE Publications Inc.
Abstract
Debris scattering is one of the main causes of road/street blockage after earthquakes in dense urban areas. Therefore, the evaluation of debris scattering is crucial for decision-makers and for producing an effective emergency response. In this vein, this paper presents the following: (1) Statistical data concerning the debris extent of collapsed buildings caused by the 2016 Mw 7.0 Kumamoto earthquake in Japan; (2) An investigation of the factors influencing the extent of debris; (3) Probability functions for debris extent; and (4) Applications in the evaluation of road networks. To accomplish these tasks, LiDAR data and aerial photos acquired before and after the mainshock (April 16, 2016) were used. This valuable dataset gives us the opportunity to accurately quantify the relationship between the debris extent and the geometrical properties of buildings.
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Planificación del transporte y aspectos sociales del transporte
Estadísticas, Probabilidad
Ingeniería del transporte
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85088968570
Source
Earthquake Spectra
ISSN of the container
87552930
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción Científica
Scopus