The seismic risk of buildings in Malta

Borg, Ruben Paul; Borg, R. C.; Borg Axisa, Glorianne

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Title:	The seismic risk of buildings in Malta
Other Titles:	Urban habitat constructions under catastrophic events
Authors:	Borg, Ruben Paul Borg, R. C. Borg Axisa, Glorianne
Keywords:	Geotechnical engineering Natural disasters Earthquakes -- Risk assessment Buildings -- Design and construction Engineering, Architectural Buildings -- Earthquake effects Earthquake resistant design
Issue Date:	2008
Publisher:	University of Malta. Department of Building & Civil Engineering
Citation:	Borg, R. P., Borg, R. C., & Borg Axisa, G. (2008). The seismic risk of buildings in Malta. In Mazzolani, F. M., Mistakidis, E., Borg, R. P., Byfield, M., De Matteis, G., Dubina.,..Wang, Y. (Eds.), Urban habitat constructions under catastrophic events: COST Action C26 (pp. 430-441). Malta: University of Malta. Dept. of Building & Civil Engineering.
Abstract:	The Maltese Islands are perceived to have a low seismicity. Earthquake activity is generally characterised by small magnitude events. However the occurrence of large magnitude earthquakes in the surrounding areas and the reports of historic earthquakes indicate that it is necessary to address adequately the seismic risk of buildings in Malta. Seismic risk is discussed in terms of seismic hazard and building vulnerability, with reference to the building construction industry in the Maltese Islands. Furthermore, exposure is discussed with respect to potential loss in a seismic event.
URI:	https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/84278
ISBN:	9789990944402
Appears in Collections:	Scholarly Works - FacBenCPM Urban habitat constructions under catastrophic events : COST Action C26

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