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Naseer Ahmad Malik
Mr. Azharuddin
Keywords:
Rapid Visual Screening (RVS), RCC Framed Building, Seismic Assessment, Structural Vulnerability, Earthquake Risk Evaluation, Building Safety Inspection
Abstract:
India's seismic record includes several devastating earthquakes that have caused immense loss of life and property. Notable among them are the Bhuj Earthquake (2001), the Indo-Nepal Earthquake (2015), the Kashmir Earthquake (2005), and the Great Assam Earthquake (1897), with many others adding to the toll. The scale of destruction seen in these events makes risk assessment and mitigation essential. Seismic design practices have advanced considerably over time, but so have the challenges, especially those tied to design and execution on ground. Regardless of the maintenance efforts, structural deterioration over the long term remains unavoidable. At the same time, rapid population growth and increasing pressure on land for urban expansion have led to widespread lapses in construction quality control across the country.
In this article, there is a clear need for a method of structural performance evaluation that is fast, cost-effective, and dependable. One such practical approach is Rapid Visual Screening, commonly referred to as RVS.
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International Journal of Recent Research and Review
ISSN: 2277-8322
Vol. XIX, Issue 2
June 2026
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PUBLISHED
June 2026
ISSUE
Vol. XIX, Issue 2
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Articles
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