The study identifies a gap in the evaluation of seismic
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The study identifies a gap in the evaluation of seismic fragility and economic effectiveness of retrofitting configurations for substandard buildings. The gap is highlighted by recent earthquakes, which have underscored the severity of the
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- Comparison of alternative seismic retrofitting strategies for a substandard reinforced concrete building: a cost-benefit analysis (2026) · Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering · doi
The study identifies a gap in the evaluation of seismic fragility and economic effectiveness of retrofitting configurations for substandard buildings. The gap is highlighted by recent earthquakes, which have underscored the severity of the problem.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap evaluation seismic fragility economic effectiveness - An engineering-informed voting ensemble framework for rapid seismic risk screening of reinforced concrete structures (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi
The study identifies a gap in existing seismic risk assessment methods, which are either time-consuming or rely on simplified linear models. The study notes that existing methods often fail to capture the complex relationship between seismic demand and building characteristics.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap existing seismic risk assessment methods - An engineering-informed voting ensemble framework for rapid seismic risk screening of reinforced concrete structures (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi
The study suggests that future research should focus on developing more effective seismic risk assessment methods that prioritize life safety. The study recommends exploring the application of the proposed framework to other domains where rapid assessment of structural integrity is critical.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: study suggests future research focus developing effective seismic - Storey loss and environmental impact functions for existing RC buildings (2026) · Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering · doi
The paper identifies a gap in the consideration of environmental impacts in seismic risk assessment. It highlights the need for a complementary seismic performance metric that incorporates environmental impacts. The paper also notes the lack of detailed data on repair costs and environmental impacts for existing RC buildings.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: paper identifies gap consideration environmental impacts seismic risk
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