The flow field driven by a compartment fire usually contains several zones with different physical structures. As each type of turbulence model has its own predominant application area, it is logical to apply two or more simple models the same fire-induced at locations according their features yield comparatively simple, accurate, and stable zonal model. A model, which hybrid standard k-ε modif...

We examine a new general class of hazard rate models for duration data, containing parametric and nonparametric component. Both can be mix time effect possibly time-dependent covariate effects. A number well-known are special cases. In counting process framework, profile likelihood estimator is developed the component model shown to asymptotically normal efficient. Finite sample properties inve...

Urban floods are detrimental to societies, and flood mapping techniques provide essential support for decision-making on the better management of risks. This study presents a GIS-based characterization methodology rapid efficient identification urban flood-prone areas, which is especially relevant large-scale hazards emergency assessments data-scarce studies. The results suggested that optimal ...

This study focuses on scoring, selecting, and developing physical fragility (i.e., the probability of reaching or exceeding a certain damage state given specific hazard intensity) and/or vulnerability impact - consequence models for assets interest, with particular emphasis buildings. Given set multiple relevant hazards selected case-study region, proposed procedure involves 1) mapping asset cl...