HAZUS-MH FAQs: Study Regions and Other HAZUS Usage
Can HAZUS be used for site-specific analyses?
HAZUS was designed to be a regional loss model. It can be used to perform an analysis for a single building (e.g., in the Earthquake Model) or a portfolio of buildings, but it is important to remember that HAZUS analytical results are best interpreted in an aggregate form. Nevertheless, a HAZUS analysis for a portfolio of buildings provides information very useful in identifying the most vulnerable buildings in that portfolio. Such information is essential in priority ranking buildings for seismic retrofitting, in performing cost-benefit studies, and even in resource allocation modeling.
For additional information, refer to the HAZUS Manuals and guidance materials available from HAZUS Resources. Information for the earthquake hazard can be found in Chapter 3 of the Advanced Engineering Building Module Technical and User's Manual.
Need Additional Help?
Email: HAZUSGenHelp@nibs.org for general questions about HAZUS
HAZUSQuakeHelp@pbsj.com for Earthquake Model questions,
HAZUSWindHelp@ara.com for Hurricane Model questions, and
HAZUSFloodHelp@absconsulting.com for Flood Model questions.
Last Modified: Monday, 28-Sep-2009 13:42:37 EDT
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