Envg.715. DISASTER MITIGATION (3 C.H)
Overview of elements of hazard and disaster management, Broad identification of natural hazard types and characteristics, Overview of natural hazard assessment and zonation (magnitude, frequency and location relations versus type of hazard), Element at risk mapping (urban and rural)- vulnerability assessment (depth - damage curves); Damage assessment, Loss analysis risk assessment techniques (incl. Cost/Benefit Analysis), Hazard mitigation strategies and selection, Case studies on risk assessment for different situations, Qualitative risk assessment.
Books recommended:
- Geological Hazards: Assessment, Avoidance and Mitigation by Bell, F.G., 1999, Spon Press.
- Natural Hazards: Monitoring and Assessment Using Remote Sensing Technique by Singh, R.P., Furrer, R., 1995, McGraw Hill,
- Natural Disasters, by Abbott, P.L., 2003, McGraw Hill.
- International handbook of earthquake and engineering seismology Part A by William H.K., Lee, H., Kanamori, P.C., Jennings, C., Kisslinger, 2002, Elsevier/ Academic.
- International handbook of earthquake and engineering seismology Part B by William H.K., Lee, H., Kanamori, P.C., Jennings, C., Kisslinger, 2003, Elsevier/ Academic.
- Geology and tectonics of Pakistan by Kazmi, A. H., Jan, M. Q., 1997, Graphic Publishers.
- Earthquakes by Bolt, B. A., 1999, W.H. Freeman.