Institute of Civil Engineering

University of the Philippines Diliman

Jan 17, 2017
Dear Sir:
In an effort to assemble quality data for use in the development of a rapid
visual assessment tool for 1-story school buildings exposed to severe wind loading, I
am seeking your expert opinion and that of other structural engineering experts on
the following probability and damage data. The data provided are parameters used
for a general model for buildings in the US. I would like to ask for your expert
opinion in adjusting the following data to capture the general behavior of the
structural components for local actual conditions in the Philippines.
For Table A.1, please note that the data shows the probability of occurrence of
the first event (A) given that the second (B) event has already occurred. It is
statistically denoted as P(A/B).
For Table A.2, please note that the Component Location Parameter measures
the distribution and spread of component damage. The probability of damage of a
component indicates the likelihood of any degree or for of damage of the
component. On the other hand, Component Location Parameter represents the
proportion or amount of the component that suffers damage. The extent of damage
is measured from 0-100%.
For Table A.3, to determine the individual building damage response to
typhoons, the following building attributes are to be compared to each other, to
establish their relative importance, weight, or contribution to wind damage. For the
relative weights, the sum of the ratings should total 100%. Each component is given
a weight according to its contribution to the resilience of the structure against
typhoon winds.
For the last part of the survey, place a factor relative to the resilient strength
of the parameter with a value of 1.0. The parameters with a value of 1.0 correspond
to the base configuration of the structure originally modeled in the study. Your
placed values may be more or less than 1.0 depending on your expert opinion.
Please note that emphasis in the present questionnaire is on relative rather than
absolute wind performance.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely yours,

Timothy John S. Acosta

Name: ___________________________ ____________ Years of
Experience:_________

A.1 Data form for Conditional Probability of Damage

Typhoon Intensity* (kph)

Conditional 120-152 153-177 178-210 211-250 >250
Probability Bas
Base Adj Base Adj e Adj Base Adj Base Adj
P(Roof structure damage
due to Exterior wall 0.37 0.46 0.61 0.73 0.85
damage
P(Roof Structure damage
due to Exterior Doors & 0.33 0.42 0.57 0.69 0.82
Windows damage)
P(Exterior wall damage
due to Roof structure 0.16 0.25 0.38 0.51 0.65
damage)
P(Exterior Wall damage
due to Exterior doors & 0.21 0.33 0.45 0.60 0.75
Windows damaged)
P(Exterior doors &
windows damage due to 0.60 0.64 0.71 0.78 0.90
Roof Structure damage)
P(Exterior doors &
Windows damage due to 0.70 0.80 0.85 0.89 0.93
Exterior wall damage)
P(Rainfall due to
0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94
hurricane landfall)
P(Interior damage from
rain due to Roof covering 0.50 0.54 0.63 0.78 0.90
damage)
P(Interior damage from
Rain due to Exterior wall 0.76 0.81 0.86 0.93 0.95
damage)
P(Interior damage from
rain due to Exterior doors 0.74 0.79 0.84 0.88 0.92
& Windows damage)
 *please note that the damage of these components is a function of hurricane wind
intensity and that damage as used here does not necessarily mean total damage
*one minute sustained wind speed

A.2. Data form for Component Location Parameter

Hurricane Intensity (kph)
Compon
120-152 153-177 178-210 211-250 >250
ent
Base Adj Base Adj Base Adj Base Adj Base Adj
Roof
0.2 0.31 0.6 0.8 0.92
Covering
Roof
0.17 0.27 0.45 0.56 0.72
Structure
Exterior
0.08 0.22 0.38 0.52 0.64
Wall
Exterior
doors & 0.08 0.28 0.46 0.69 0.77
Windows
Building
0.15 0.28 0.49 0.7 0.87
Interior
*please note that figures are in terms of percentage of component damage
A.3 Relative Weights for Building Damage Factors

Parameter Relative Weights (%)

P1 Roof Geometry

P2 Roof Span

P3 Roof Structure

P4 Percent Wall Occupied by Exterior

Doors & Windows

P5 Building Age

P6 Building Envelope Maintenance

P7 Exterior Wall System

P8 Beam/Column System

Total 100%

Table A.4. Building Damage Parameters/Factors

P1 Geometry: (a) Hip ____ (b) Gable 1.0 (c) Flat ____
P2 Roof Span: (a) 0-6.09 m ____ (b) 6.10 12.19m ____ (c) 12.20-21.34 m
____
(d) >21.34 m 1.0

P3 Roof Structure: (a) Concrete ____ (b) Steel trusses or joists 1.0
(c) Wood trusses or joists ____

P4 Exterior Wall Occupied by Ext. Doors & Windows: (a) 0-25% ____
(b) 26-50% 1.0 (c) >50% ____

P5 Building Age: (a) 1-5 yrs. 1.0 (b) 6-10 yrs. ____ (c) 11-20 yrs. ____
(d) 20-30 yrs. ____ (e) > 30 yrs. ____

P6 Building Envelope Maintenance: (a) 1/yr. 1.0 (b) 1/5 yrs. ____ (c) 1/10
yrs. ____
(d) 1/20 yrs.____

P7 Exterior Wall System: (a) Wooden frame ____

(b) Concrete block (reinforced) 1.0
(c) Solid stone ____

P8 Beam/Column System: (a) Concrete 1.0 (b) Steel ____ (c) Wood ____