Application of Urban Geology in Construction Projects (Case Study: Urban Geology of Sarpol-e Zahab, Kermanshah Province, Iran)

Abstract

Urban geology is a preliminary study for the construction and development of cities, which has been more prominent in recent decades in some countries despite its long application history. It assesses the impact of geological and natural phenomena on urban space and available structures. The earthquake on Nov. 21, 2017, inflicted a lot of damage to the city of Sarpol-e Zahab, west of Iran, including financial losses and casualties. Reconstruction of this city and planning for its sustainable development entail conducting urban geological studies. In the present study, the effect of natural phenomena on Sarpol-e Zahab County was studied by investigating its geology and geomorphology. The results showed that, in addition to the earthquake that habitually affected the city of Sarpol-e Zahab, the hazards of other phenomena are also significant. Recorded horizontal acceleration in the recent earthquake confirmed the high seismicity of Sarpol-e Zahab has.

Evaluation of Ecological Service Function of Liquidambar formosana Plantations

“…In fact, the value of the material products provided by the forest for human beings accounts for only a small part of the service value provided by the forest ecosystem, and the contribution and value of its ecological function for human survival and development is significantly greater than this part [ 10 , 11 ]. Cui et al (2019) evaluated the ecological service functions of major vegetation types in 11 cities in Shanxi Province, China.…”