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International Journal of Earthquake and Impact Engineering

International Journal of Earthquake and Impact Engineering (IJEIE)

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  • Applicability of New Zealand Guidelines and FEMA P-154 for seismic vulnerability assessment in Sylhet City of Bangladesh   Order a copy of this article
    by Mushtaq Ahmed, A.A. Mahin, M.A. Sayeed, H.M.A. Mahzuz, Rafiqul Islam Babul, Debashis Bosu, Md. Shibbir Ahmed Khan 
    Abstract: This study compares two seismic vulnerability assessment methods New Zealand Guidelines (initial seismic assessment) and FEMA P-154 (rapid visual screening) to evaluate their applicability in Sylhet City, Bangladesh. A survey of 230 buildings in Ward 9 revealed the need for contextual modifications to achieve reliable results. Using the New Zealand Guidelines, 34.35% of buildings were classified as less vulnerable, 51.30% as moderately vulnerable, and 14.35% as vulnerable. FEMA P-154 found 32.61% less vulnerable and 67.39% moderately to highly vulnerable. Both methods identified 57.82% of buildings as vulnerable and 24.78% as not vulnerable, with 82.6% showing consistent damage states. These findings validate the modified methods for assessing seismic risks in Sylhet City. A vulnerability map was also created, offering critical insights for authorities to prioritise structural improvements and enhance disaster preparedness.
    Keywords: seismic vulnerability assessment; FEMA P-154; New Zealand Guidelines; Sylhet City; seismic grading; vulnerability map; validation; applicability; Bangladesh.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEIE.2025.10069562
     

 

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