VU: A Simulation Computer Language and its Usages in Simulating Emergency Events Case Study of the Effects of a Tremor on a Structure

Abstract

This paper depicts the advances made by our team in the fields of computer science, mainly computer compiler writing and interpreter writing, to define a computer language oriented to solving problems in the field of emergency simulation, database management, interprocess communication and network programming. In this paper, we present a simple model of a structure being subjected to the various effects of a tremor. In the case study presented here, the building is designed to withstand a certain force beyond which a partial or total destruction will occur. The computer model developed in this paper will show at which point the structure will start to collapse as well as the evaluation of the casualties that may result from such destruction. The result may be used by a professional team of experts in various fields in order to study the various scenarios that may occur if a tremor hits the structure. Evacuation or emergency response operations could be planned in advance. Other emergency situations such as mass migration of population due to other natural disasters such as floods, tornados, and fire can be studied and simulated.