When the ground shakes, be firmly prepared.
Explore different scenarios via our advanced models and take appropriate measures.
For businesses only.
How much are you at risk?
- ”What earthquake risk means”: The risk is defined by three factors: The earthquake hazard itself, your exposure, basically any assets endangered by the hazard, and your vulnerability, meaning how prone these assets are to the hazard.
- “We help you understand your risks and take action”: Quantectum can help you assess and quantify your risks and mitigate them e.g., with concrete recommendations for how to reinforce the static of the building at risk.
When the ground starts shaking.
- ”Peak Ground Acceleration”: The ground accelerates when an earthquake strikes, with its maximum acceleration called the Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA). The shaking depends on many factors such as the distance from the epicentre, the magnitude, the type of soil, and how the rocks broke to cause the earthquake.
- “Some buildings are more vulnerable than others”: Different buildings respond differently to the same ground acceleration. Just like a guitar chord, they vibrate at different periods depending on their heights, shape, and material. That’s why we account also for this effect, through Spectral acceleration (Sa).
We study how you shake.
- “From standard models to advanced research, Quantectum has it all”: Our Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) computes the maximum expected acceleration for different return periods. But we also apply our ground-breaking RichterX models to simulate the aftershocks of large events and derive insights on the progress of the damage to the structures as the seismic sequence evolves.
- “Quantectum is at the forefront of research, and we never miss an opportunity to learn”: If you have specific needs for your business, we figure out the right solution to your specific case.
We collaborate with civil engineers to model your building using finite elements.
- “Do you want to know how your building shakes?”: We collaborate with professionals specialised in Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics for customized studies. These aim to understand the response of a specific structure and to recommend the critical interventions needed to make the structure seismic-resistant.
- “Finite element model (FEM)”: FEM is the tool of choice to model structures because it allows for a great level of detail, and also for multiple simulations being conducted to reflect different scenarios.
