Earthquake-resistant cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic container

4 FAQs about Earthquake-resistant cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic container

What drives the cost-effectiveness of earthquake risk reduction?

Our review reveals that the key drivers of the cost-effectiveness of earthquake risk reduction are the building occupancy class (e.g., hospital, school, or residential and commercial), the location (e.g., high or moderate seismic hazard risk), and the performance target (e.g., life safety, immediate occupancy).

Can benefit-cost analysis inform earthquake risk reduction decisions?

This paper reviews the state of the art in using benefit–cost analysis (BCA) to inform earthquake risk reduction decisions by building owners and policymakers. The goal is to provide a roadmap for the application and future development of BCA methods and tools for earthquake risk reduction.

Can a commercial building be retrofitted in earthquake prone areas?

It is not surprising that the two forms of retrofits are often performed simultaneously for large commercial buildings in earthquake-prone regions because this can minimize displacement and business interruption compared to performing retrofits separately (Griffin 2017).

Is pre-earthquake strengthening based on cost-benefit and life-cycle cost analysis feasible?

Kappos, A. J., and E. G. Dimitrakopoulos. 2008. “Feasibility of pre-earthquake strengthening of buildings based on cost-benefit and life-cycle cost analysis, with the aid of fragility curves.”