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Theory and Practice of Hazard Mitigation: A Comprehensive Guide for Disaster Risk Reduction

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Intelligent Data Analytics for Decision-Support Systems in Hazard Mitigation: Theory and Practice of Hazard Mitigation (Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering)

by Pijush Samui

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Theory and Practice of Hazard Mitigation provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific and practical aspects of hazard mitigation, with a focus on integrated and multi-hazard approaches. It covers the latest research and best practices in risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, and mitigation measures, and includes case studies and examples from around the world.

The book is divided into four parts:

Part 1: Concepts and Principles
Part 2: Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis
Part 3: Mitigation Measures
Part 4: Case Studies and Examples

Part 1 provides an overview of the concepts and principles of hazard mitigation, including the different types of hazards, the risk assessment process, and the vulnerability of different communities to hazards. Part 2 covers the latest research and best practices in risk assessment and vulnerability analysis, including methods for identifying, assessing, and mapping hazards; assessing the vulnerability of different communities to hazards; and developing risk reduction strategies.

Part 3 provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of mitigation measures that can be used to reduce the risk of hazards, including structural measures, non-structural measures, and emergency preparedness measures. Part 4 presents case studies and examples of hazard mitigation from around the world, including examples of successful hazard mitigation programs, as well as examples of failures.

Theory and Practice of Hazard Mitigation is a valuable resource for anyone involved in hazard mitigation, including disaster risk managers, emergency planners, engineers, architects, and policymakers. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and best practices in hazard mitigation, and includes case studies and examples from around the world.

Part 1: Concepts and Principles

Chapter 1:
Chapter 2: Types of Hazards
Chapter 3: Risk Assessment
Chapter 4: Vulnerability Analysis

Part 2: Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis

Chapter 5: Methods for Identifying, Assessing, and Mapping Hazards
Chapter 6: Assessing the Vulnerability of Different Communities to Hazards
Chapter 7: Developing Risk Reduction Strategies

Part 3: Mitigation Measures

Chapter 8: Structural Measures
Chapter 9: Non-Structural Measures
Chapter 10: Emergency Preparedness Measures

Part 4: Case Studies and Examples

Chapter 11: Case Studies of Successful Hazard Mitigation Programs
Chapter 12: Examples of Failures in Hazard Mitigation

Author Biography

Edmond C. Chang is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on hazard mitigation, including Risk Assessment and Management and Vulnerability Assessment for Natural Hazards.

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Intelligent Data Analytics for Decision-Support Systems in Hazard Mitigation: Theory and Practice of Hazard Mitigation (Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering)

by Pijush Samui

4.2 out of 5