Seismic behavior of the buildings in Lorca

  • Martha Liliana Carreño Tibaduiza Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña; Centre Internacional de Mètodes Numèrics en Enginyeria
  • Nieves Lantada Zarzosa Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña
  • Janira Irizarry Institut Geològic de Catalunya
  • Jairo. A. Valcarcel Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña
  • Alex H. Barbat Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña; Centre Internacional de Mètodes Numèrics en Enginyeria
  • Xavier Goula Suriñach Institut Geològic de Catalunya (IGC)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_FITE.2012.v24.40142
Keywords: Lorca, identified damage, seismic behavior, lessons learned.

Abstract

After the earthquake of Lorca, May 11, 2011, the Geological Institute of Catalonia (IGC), the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) and the Spanish Association for Earthquake Engineering (AEIS) organized a technical visit in order to compile information that allow to calibrate, to verify and to validate the methods used in seismic risk assessments in urban areas. This article summarizes the highlights regarding the vulnerability of residential buildings and buildings of special importance such as hospitals and schools.

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Published
2012-09-26
How to Cite
Carreño Tibaduiza M. L., Lantada Zarzosa N., Irizarry J., Valcarcel J. A., Barbat A. H. y Goula Suriñach X. (2012). Seismic behavior of the buildings in Lorca. Física de la Tierra, 24, 289-314. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_FITE.2012.v24.40142
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Vol. 24 (2012)
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