An indirect loss estimation methodology to account for regional earthquake damage to highway bridges

"This study proposes an integrated framework to estimate the indirect economic loss due to damaged bridges within the highway system from an earthquake event. The framework is designed to be general and convenient to apply to other study regions. In this dissertation, a simulated earthquake scenario centered in St. Louis Missouri with a magnitude 7.0 was used as a case study. The research results have clearly shown that the indirect losses are significant when compared to the direct loss. Policymakers can apply this study framework and the results as a guide and decision tool for developing an appropriate preventive action plan to reduce the risk and potential losses before the earthquake occurs"--Abstract, page iii.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph. D. in Engineering Management

Grantor

University of Missouri--Rolla

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Tirasirichai, Chakkaphan

• CGE model
• Indirect economic loss
• Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/2003

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsmine.mst.edu:doctoral_dissertations-3005