The European project KnowRISK (Know your city, reduce seISmic risK through non-structural elements) is
a European Commission project in the area of Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection whose primary aim is
the reduction of seismic risk by actions on non-structural elements that can be performed by common
citizens, thus contributing to promote communities fast recovery and resilience.
Even though the main source of victims in earthquakes is the collapse of constructions, damage in nonstructural
elements also contributes to increase the death toll. In many situations, especially in developed
countries, non-structural damage is the main source of economic losses. And developed societies have
become increasingly demanding in what regards the control of economic losses due to seismic...
Pubblicato: 07-12-2016