262330 CP-CSA-Infra WD-014 1/145 Network of European Research Infrastructures for Earthquake Risk Assessment and Mitigation Report D10.2 Dissemination plan Activity: Dissemination and integration Activity number: NA10 Deliverable: Dissemination plan Deliverable number: 10.2 Responsible activity leader: VCE Responsible participant: VCE Author: Wenzel Helmut, Allmer Helga, Maras Irena, Schäfer David, Scherer Reinhard Seventh Framework Programme EC project number: 262330 VCE – Vienna Consulting Engineers 262330 CP-CSA-Infra WD-014 2/145 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4 2. Dissemination .............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 ISSUES ..................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................... 6 2.2.1 Definition ..................................................................................................... 7 2.2.2 Design .......................................................................................................... 7 2.2.3 Implementation ........................................................................................ 20 2.2.4 Evaluation .................................................................................................. 24 2.3 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ....................................................................................... 25 2.4 DISSEMINATION INSTRUMENTS .......................................................................... 25 2.5 FROM PROJECT OBJECTIVES TO A BUSINESS PROCESS MODEL .................. 26 2.6 ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE PROJECT PARTNERS ..................................... 27 2.7 FACTS ..................................................................................................................... 27 2.8 OUTREACH ............................................................................................................ 28 2.9 CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS .............................................................. 28 2.10 LOCAL WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS................................................................. 28 2.11 DISSEMINATION MATERIAL .................................................................................. 28 2.12 MANAGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY .................................................. 29 2.12.1 NERA public website ................................................................................ 29 2.12.2 Briefings ..................................................................................................... 29 2.12.3 Other dissemination instruments .......................................................... 29 3. Dissemination strategy principles ................................................................................. 29 4. Products in dissemination process ............................................................................... 31 4.1 THE NEWSLETTER ................................................................................................ 31 4.2 THE NERA FLYER .................................................................................................. 32 4.3 CONNECTING TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY ....................................................... 34 5. Results ........................................................................................................................................... 37 6. Conclusions ................................................................................................................................. 40 7. List of figures ............................................................................................................................. 41 8. List of Tables .............................................................................................................................. 41 9. References ................................................................................................................................... 41 VCE – Vienna Consulting Engineers 262330 CP-CSA-Infra WD-014 3/145 Annex A. Derivation of the “Real-Time Fragility Curves” based on the Recorded In- Site Data of Fendigasse Building ..................................................................................................... 43 Annex B. List of Dissemination Activities (with NERA relevance) ....................................... 22 Annex C. List of Publications.................................................................................................... 31 Annex D. Database ..................................................................................................................... 35 Summary The task of the NA10 is a dissemination strategy within the NERA project that will ensure maximum impact of the project during its life span and benefits to the community and its stakeholders after the project is ended. The document describes the activities to be carried out in the framework of a dissemination strategy, results of such activities and the on-going evaluation of the progress. The NA10 also outlines a basic concept for communication within the NERA project as well as between project participants and the broader European and international community. The dissemination plan is a working tool that reflects the approach and activities of all participants in the project. This report and the final report will specify actions carried out during the project life cycle. One of the important issues in the dissemination process was creating the Database and composing details taking information about research centers and organizations in the seismic area. Interaction of scientists who work on different, complementary fields of seismology and earthquake engineering through the collected data will enable successful work on different tasks in the project. The Database consists of a long list of research centers and organizations in seismology domain. It provides information about contact details and enables an access to institutions, which dispose with earthquake data, information about hazard and risk products and tools. The Database contains information about organizations and institutions in Europe, United States, Asia, Africa and Australia. The data is compiled from 500 institutions in earthquake engineering. The most important task of the Database is to compose details and comprehensive information that will serve the dissemination process as an important activity of the NERA project. The results and outputs in NERA will be disseminated in Europe and worldwide with appropriate schemes. The objectives and the deliverables are focused to the needs of public and private organizations, which operate in the field of seismic hazard. Dissemination process will contribute in achievement of a measurable improvement and a long-term impact in the assessment and reduction of the vulnerability of constructions and citizens to earthquakes. NERA have to provide a high-quality service and this will be also ensured by the adequate Database. VCE – Vienna Consulting Engineers 262330 CP-CSA-Infra WD-014 4/145 1. Introduction NA10 will coordinate a nationwide program of multidisciplinary team research, education and outreach activities. Research focuses on improving assessment and performance of buildings, highways and other infrastructure, and response and recovery systems. Through dissemination work process NA10 will encourage team collaboration among academic researchers, professionals in engineering, design and other related disciplines, government officials, manufacturers, and additional stakeholders in both private and public sectors. Outreach activities will include broad-based dissemination of information and technology through research reports, national and international conferences, industry partnerships, and an information service that provides convenient access to published, recorded, and online materials on engineering, geology, and social, political and economic aspects of earthquakes. The participants in NERA project will also establish cooperative research programs with institutions outside Europe to exchange findings and advance earthquake hazard mitigation. Figure 1: Global Seismicity To achieve the goals of NA10, a Database with 500 institutions has been established serving all organizations dealing with earthquake hazards and providing information about contact details (name, town, country, address, web page of the institution, contact persons and their phone number and e-mail address). An advanced earthquake system should consist of modern communication networks and data processing centers, which enable communication between VCE – Vienna Consulting Engineers 262330 CP-CSA-Infra WD-014 5/145 organizations about constantly recording and analyze seismic data and provide timely and reliable information on earthquakes and other seismic disturbances. The Database will facilitate an access to various impacted economic sectors such as industry and transport. This is important in risk prevention and emergency response polices. 2. Dissemination 2.1 Issues The general issues are • How to optimal use the resources • How to become noticed • How to integrate the activities of the large group • To provide tools for help • To enable proper management • To prepare