Abstract
This special issue of “Annals of Geophysics” concerns the dissemination of knowledge on the prevention of damage mainly due to non-structural elements during earthquakes and its practical application at houses, schools and offices by common citizens, companies and institutions. The seismic capacity of buildings and other civil engineering structures and infrastructures are object of regulations for design and construction, and in some cases also the design, fabrication and mounting of electrical and mechanical equipments. Consequently, even in strong earthquakes many collapses of buildings and infrastructures are avoided. However, with few exceptions, design procedures do not aim at avoiding seismic vibrations from being transferred to the structures, but enable the structures to resist to the effects of those vibrations
Highlights
This special issue of “Annals of Geophysics” concerns the dissemination of knowledge on the prevention of damage mainly due to non-structural elements during earthquakes and its practical application at houses, schools and offices by common citizens, companies and institutions
The transference of knowledge and raising awareness of the general public regarding seismic risk and the potential contribution of common citizens to reduce it, is critically important. This was the aim of the European Union (Humanitarian Aid & Civil/Protection) ECHO funded project KnowRISK (“Know your city, Reduce seISmic risK through non-structural elements”)
Scientific knowledge was turned into practical knowledge to be used by citizens and to engage communities in disaster risk reduction. Several tools, such as guides, portfolios, serious games, videos, and augmented reality were designed and disseminated to communicate, teach and help different sectors of society, namely the population in general, students and selected stakeholders, in order to reduce seismic risk associated with damage due to non-structural elements
Summary
This special issue of “Annals of Geophysics” concerns the dissemination of knowledge on the prevention of damage mainly due to non-structural elements during earthquakes and its practical application at houses, schools and offices by common citizens, companies and institutions. The transference of knowledge and raising awareness of the general public regarding seismic risk and the potential contribution of common citizens to reduce it, is critically important.
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