Integrating Cadastral Data with Seismic Risk Data in an Online Building Database for the Historical Centre of Bucharest City

Abstract

The Historical Centre of Bucharest City is a highly populated area and a popular tourist attraction, known for its old buildings, some of which were built before the year 1900 and were severely damaged by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in 1977. Seismic risk available data consist of lists published by the Municipal Administration for the Consolidation of Buildings with Seismic Risk, and include various information about the buildings for which technical expertise was conducted. Available cadastral data can provide additional information about the buildings, including the buildings’ location and area. In this article, we aim to integrate the available cadastral data with seismic risk data in an online building database for the Historical Centre of Bucharest City. Such a database can be used for further 3D city modelling, which can be helpful in disaster management and emergency situations response planning. Previous initiatives in this regard did not provide precise geospatial data or important attributes regarding the situation of these buildings. It is vital to take into account the official data related to the property, mentioned in the National Land Registry.