Compared to standard-value homes, high-value homes are larger and more complex structures that are generally constructed better, but may be more vulnerable to earthquakes
The update to AIR Earthquake Model for the US includes vulnerability assessment of non-engineered wood frame construction, the majority of resident buildings in the US
This article provides an overview of updates made to the AIR Earthquake Model for the United States, including a discussion on the newly available seismic hazard data.
The WGCEP progression of models have become increasingly accurate, detailed, and sophisticated in their representations of a particularly complex natural system.