Study the vulnerability and blocking of streets after earthquake (case study: Kerman Shariati and Shahid Beheshti Streets and Jomhuri Boulevard)

Abstract

Background: Despite achieving great technologies in last century, earthquakes seem unbridled. When an earthquake occurs, city is affected as a system and not only urban elements are affected by earthquake shocks and its other side effects, but as interaction of system, affects other elements of city. One of the most important elements is road network. Passages blocking roads due to their length and width and may disrupt Relief after earthquake. Aims: In this study, we provide a model in order to assess the damages and vulnerability of Kerman main passages (Shariati Street, Shahid Beheshti and Jomhuri Boulevard). Materials and Methods: Methodology of study is based on descriptive nature and method and is applied study in terms of aim. GIS maps of Kerman have been used in order to get the best routes. Results: Longitudinal and transverse blocking of passages and their effectiveness after an earthquake was determined through conducting the necessary studies and obtaining GIS results.