BICTAM Workshop on Mitigation of Earthquake Hazards

1.       Theme of the Conference

Large earthquakes are terrible natural disasters which usually cause massive casualties and huge property loss. In the beginning of the new century, large earthquakes violently struck the world, especially the Asia-Pacific region. Near 300,000 people were killed by the magnitude 9.0 Northern Sumatra earthquake and tsunami in 2004 , the magnitude 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan province in China of may 12th ,2008 resulted 70,000 deaths.

In the meantime, there has been great progress in earthquake mechanics (physics) based on field observation, numerical simulation, experimental and analytical researches. This progress could enhance the power of earthquake prediction, design for earthquake resistant building and other measures to help mitigate the earthquake hazard.

The Workshop on mitigation of earthquake hazard aims to give a platform exchanging research results and experiences on earthquake prediction, seismological engineering, earthquake countermeasures etc.

2.       Topics

Earthquake prediction in China

LURR- a new approach to earthquake prediction

Earthquake physics

Earthquake numerical simulation

Earthquake resistant building construction

Earthquake emergency and countermeasures

3.       Dates

April in 2010

4.       Number of Participants

About 60 participants particularly expected: doctoral students, young scientists, senior researchers, practicing engineers, technologists, officers of concerning organizations and others.

5.       Organizer