Quantitative analysis of factors influencing post-earthquake decisions on concrete buildings in Christchurch, New Zealand

The 2010-2011 Canterbury Earthquake Sequence resulted in unprecedented losses including 185 casualties, an estimated $NZ 40 billion cost of rebuild, and the demolition of 60% of reinforced concrete buildings in the Christchurch Central Business District (CBD). Intriguingly, demolition rate is unexpe...

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Main Author: Kim, Ji Hyun
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/53913