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HAZUS Overview:
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Ongoing Development
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Publications
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Publications
The FEMA-NIBS Methodology for Earthquake Loss Estimation
Robert V. Whitman and Henry J. Lagorio
This brief overview of the FEMA-NIBS earthquake loss estimation methodology is intended for local, regional, or state officials contemplating an earthquake loss study.
Download Earthquake Methodology document (Word)
HAZUS99 - SR1 Validation Study
National Institute of Building Sciences
This study compares estimates of predicted losses computed by the HAZUS earthquake model (HAZUS 99-SR1) to documented ground motion, damage, and loss data from actual earthquakes, and assesses the results for reasonableness and credibility.
Download the Earthquake Validation Study document (PDF)
A Guide to Using HAZUS for Mitigation
National Institute of Building Sciences
This guide describes how HAZUS can help communities, counties, regions or states identify, develop and implement measures to accomplish effective earthquake hazard risk reduction using HAZUS.
Download the Mitigation Guide document (PDF)
Summary of HAZUS Databases
National Institute of Building Sciences
This document describes the databases in HAZUS and their sources.
Download Summary of HAZUS Databases (Word)
Enhancement of the Highway Transportation Lifeline Module in HAZUS
Prepared for the National Institute of Building Sciences by Nesrin Basöz and John Mander
As a source for Chapter 7: Direct Physical Damage to Lifelines - Transportation Systems in the Earthquake Technical Manual, this final draft in two parts provides for highways bridges a classification system and damage and repair cost estimates comparable with the damage data observed in the past earthquakes.
Download Highway Bridges A (Word) | Highway Bridges B (Word)
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