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Apr 26, 2012
GIS Model for Estimating Dam Failure Life Loss
Authors: Maged Aboelata, David S. Bowles, and Duane M. McClellandAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Risk-Based Decisionmaking in Water Resources X
Abstract
This paper describes a modular geographical information system (GIS) model that is being developed for estimating potential loss of life from natural and dam-failure floods. The model can be used to provide life-loss estimates for use in dam safety risk assessments, including dam failure caused by terrorism. It can be used to explore options for reducing life loss by reducing the probability of dam failure or by improving the effectiveness of emergency planning and response. The modeling system comprises the following internal modules: 1) loss of shelter, including prediction of structural performance of buildings, 2) warning and evacuation, and 3) loss of life based on empirical relationships developed from a wide range of case histories.
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Risk-Based Decisionmaking in Water Resources X
Pages: 126 - 145
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© 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Analysis (by type)
- Case studies
- Dam failures
- Dams
- Disaster preparedness
- Disaster risk management
- Disaster warning systems
- Disasters and hazards
- Engineering fundamentals
- Failure analysis
- Failures (by type)
- Geographic information systems
- Geomatics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Information systems
- Man-made disasters
- Methodology (by type)
- Modular structures
- Research methods (by type)
- Structural engineering
- Structures (by type)
- Surveying methods
- Systems engineering
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Maged Aboelata
S.M.ASCE
Research Assistant, Utah Water Research Laboratory, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322-8200
David S. Bowles
F.ASCE
Professor and Director, Institute for Dam Safety Risk Management, Utah Water Research Laboratory, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322-8200, and Principal, RAC Engineers & Economists
Duane M. McClelland
M.ASCE
Water Resources Engineer, GEI Consultants, Inc., 6950 South Potomac Street, Suite 200, Englewood, Colorado 80112
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