Simulations and Modeling

Models, Simulations, Conceptual Frameworks:

S.E. Chang, C. Pasion, K. Tatebe and R. Ahmad (2008). Linking Lifeline Infrastructure Performance and Community Disaster Resilience: Models and Multi-Stakeholder Processes.MCEER-08-0004

Abstract: This report examines how lifeline infrastructure performance in disasters can be linked to communities’ disaster resilience. The scope is limited to the social and economic dimensions of resilience, and focuses on the case of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).

Miles, S. and Chang, S.E. (2007) Simulation Model of Urban Disaster Recovery and Resilience: Implemen-tation for the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, MCEER-07-0014, September 7, 2007, 130 pages, $25.00.

This report describes a computer-based model of urban disaster recovery. The model simulates the recovery dynamics of households, businesses, neighborhoods, and the community as a whole following a disaster. The model was applied to the City of Los Angeles for the 1994 Northridge earthquake, using detailed data on the conditions and effects of the earthquake for testing and calibration purposes.

The first-generation of this model was described in a previous MCEER report, “Urban Disaster Recovery: A Framework and Simulation Model,” by Scott B. Miles and Stephanie E. Chang, MCEER-03-0005.

Scott B. Miles and Stephanie E. Chang (2003). Urban Disaster Recovery: A Framework and Simulation Model MCEER-03-0005

Abstract: The study described in this report focuses on developing an educational tool for illustrating concepts of community recovery, and identifying data collection and research needs for more refined recovery models in the future. A conceptual framework of disaster recovery, guided by insights form empirical literature, is introduced. The resulting model focuses on simulating recovery processes rather than on estimating dollar losses.

 

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