Seismic Risk Assessment of Existing Buildings Based on Architectural View in Dhaka City, Bangladesh

Abstract

In recent decades, Dhaka City, Bangladesh,
has borne witness to an unprecedented surge
in urbanization, manifesting in a proliferation
of diverse architectural formations and
infrastructural developments. This dynamic
transformation has bestowed upon the
cityscape a distinctive character, reflective of
its evolving socio-economic fabric. However,
this burgeoning urban milieu confronts a
formidable challenge: its geographical
location places it within a seismically active
zone, thereby rendering it inherently
vulnerable to potential seismic events.
This research endeavor represents a
concerted effort towards undertaking a
rigorous and comprehensive examination of
the seismic risk landscape pervading the
extant built environment of Dhaka City. The
focal point of this inquiry lies in an incisive
exploration of the architectural facets that
underpin the structural integrity of these
edifices. Through the diligent elucidation of a
meticulously designed methodology, which
encompasses the judicious acquisition of
pertinent data, a systematic evaluation of
seismic vulnerability, and a rigorous
quantification of associated risks, this study
aspires to illuminate critical insights that hold
profound relevance for an array of
stakeholders.
Notably, the ramifications of this research
transcend the academic realm, resonating
profoundly within the pragmatic spheres of
urban planning, public policy formulation,
and infrastructure development. Urban
planners, policymakers, and stakeholders
vested in the enduring welfare of Dhaka City
stand to derive substantial benefits from the
findings of this study. It is anticipated that the
insights gleaned herein will serve as a bedrock
upon which robust strategies and
interventions may be formulated, all directed
towards fortifying the seismic resilience of
Dhaka City, thereby engendering a more
secure and sustainable urban habitat for its
denizens.