INGENIEUR
Robustness
The ability of elements, systems or other units of analysis to withstand a
given level of stress, or demand without suffering degradation or loss of
function.
Redundancy
The quality of having alternative paths in the structure by which the forces
can be transferred, which allows the structure to remain stable following the
failure of any single element.
Resourcefulness
The capacity to identify problems, establish priorities, and mobilize
resources when condition exist that threaten to disrupt some element,
system, or other unit of analysis.
Rapidity
Capacity to meet priorities and achieve goals in a timely manner in order to
contain losses and avoid future disruption.
Table 2: Resilience Perspective 1 - Capacities
Source: Francis & Bekera, 2014
Technical
The ability of physical systems (including all interconnected components) to
perform to acceptable or desired levels when subject to disaster.
Organisational
The capacity of organisations, especially those managing critical facilities
and disaster-related functions, to make decisions and take actions that
contribute to resilience.
Social
Consisting of measures specifically designed to lessen the extent to which
disaster-stricken communities and Governmental jurisdictions suffer
negative consequences due to loss of critical services due to disaster.
Economic
The capacity to reduce both direct and indirect economic losses resulting
from disasters.
Table 3: Resilience Perspective 2 - Proprieties
Source: Bruneau et al., 2003
Absorptive capacity
The degree to which a system can absorb the impacts of system
disturbances and minimize the consequences with little effort.
Adaptive capacity
The ability of a system to adjust to undesirable situations by adapting to
changed circumstances. Adaptive capacity is distinguished from absorptive
capacity in that adaptive systems change in response to diverse impacts,
especially if absorptive capacity has been exceeded.
Recovery/ restorative Restorative capacity of a resilient system is often characterized by rapidity
capacity
of return to normal or improved operations and system reliability.
Table 4: Resilience Perspective 3 - Domains/ Dimensions
Source: Bruneau et al., 2003
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