An indirect loss estimation methodology to account for regional earthquake damage to highway bridges

Author

Chakkaphan Tirasirichai

Keywords and Phrases

CGE model; Indirect economic loss

Abstract

"This study proposes an integrated framework to estimate the indirect economic loss due to damaged bridges within the highway system from an earthquake event. The framework is designed to be general and convenient to apply to other study regions. In this dissertation, a simulated earthquake scenario centered in St. Louis Missouri with a magnitude 7.0 was used as a case study. The research results have clearly shown that the indirect losses are significant when compared to the direct loss. Policymakers can apply this study framework and the results as a guide and decision tool for developing an appropriate preventive action plan to reduce the risk and potential losses before the earthquake occurs"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Enke, David Lee, 1965-

Committee Member(s)

Luna, Ronaldo
Nystrom, Halvard E.
Dagli, Cihan H., 1949-
Grasman, Scott E. (Scott Erwin)

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Engineering Management

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 2007

Pagination

x, 147 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-146).

Rights

© 2007 Chakkaphan Tirasirichai, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Bridges -- Earthquake effectsEarthquakes -- Economic aspects -- Mathematical modelsEquilibrium (Economics)

Thesis Number

T 9213

Print OCLC #

233170900

Electronic OCLC #

182523692

Recommended Citation

Tirasirichai, Chakkaphan, "An indirect loss estimation methodology to account for regional earthquake damage to highway bridges" (2007). Doctoral Dissertations. 2003.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/2003