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PROJECT RAINBOW - I
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
AND
BUILDING STOCK SURVEY
(Image Source: www.agi.com)
Submitted by: Muhammad Yasir
Matriculation No: 117773
Natural Hazard and Risk Management in Structural Engineering
Faculty of Civil Engineering

TABLE OF CONTENTS
STUDENT DECLERATION ................................................................................................................................. II

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... III
ABSTRACT ......................................................................................................................................................... IV
Keywords and Abbreviations: ......................................................................................................................... IV
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Data Collection: ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Overview of Collected Data ............................................................................................................................. 2
1. GEODATIC SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Geodetic basics........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Cartographic basics ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Available maps ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Survey of Pakistan: .................................................................................................................................. 5
2. ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARY ................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Administrative Map of Pakistan................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Area of Interest in Pakistan ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Administrative Map of Gilgit Baltistan ...................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Mountains in Gilgit Baltistan ................................................................................................................... 10
3. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION .................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Population Density Gilgit Baltistan (Census - 1998) .............................................................................. 11
3.2 Population Density Gilgit Baltistan (Census – 2013) ............................................................................. 12
Population Growth Rate Gilgit Baltistan (1998 – 2013) ................................................................................. 13
3.4 Population Growth Factor Gilgit Baltistan (1998 -2013) ........................................................................ 14
4. SEISMIC EVENTS AND PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Seismicity of Gilgit Baltistan (1947 – 2016) ........................................................................................... 15
4.2 Seismic Station in Gilgit Baltistan .......................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Shake Map of Earthquake ..................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 GSHAP Map of Gilgit Baltistan .............................................................................................................. 18
4.5 Seismic Code Map of Gilgit Baltistan ........................................................................................................ 19
5. VS30 TOPOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY ....................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Shear Wave Velocity Map of Gilgit Baltistan ......................................................................................... 20
5.2 Topography of Gilgit Baltistan ................................................................................................................ 21
5.3 Geology of Gilgit Baltistan ...................................................................................................................... 22
6. BUILDING STOCK SURVEY ....................................................................................................................... 23
6.1 Building Stock w.r.t Usage ..................................................................................................................... 23
6.2 Building Stock w.r.t Number of Storey ................................................................................................... 24
6.3 Building Stock w.r.t Type of Roof ........................................................................................................... 25
6.4 Building Stock w.r.t Celler / Basement ................................................................................................... 26
6.5 Building Stock w.r.t Roof Development ................................................................................................. 27
6.6 Building Stock w.r.t Ground Floor Material of Construction ................................................................... 28
6.7 Building Stock w.r.t Upper Floor Material of Construction ..................................................................... 29
6.8 Building Stock w.r.t Location .................................................................................................................. 30
6.9 Building Stock w.r.t Condition ................................................................................................................ 31
6.10 Building Stock w.r.t Regularity ............................................................................................................. 32
6.11 Building Stock w.r.t Vulnerability (EMS 98) .......................................................................................... 33
CONCLUSION: .................................................................................................................................................. 34
BIBLIOGRAPHY: ............................................................................................................................................... 35
LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................................................ 37
LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................................................................. 38
STUDENT DECLERATION
This is to certify that the project entitled “Rainbow – I” being submitted to "Dr. Prof. JOCHEN
SCHWARZ" (EDAC), Bauhaus University, Weimar by “Muhammad Yasir” as a part of the
necessary requirement for the course “Geographic Information System and building Stock
Survey”. I worked with my research and writing skills to result in a responsible and ideal report
to fulfill the course requirement.
Sign: ________________
Dated: March 17th, 2017
Muhammad Yasir
Mat No: 117773

1st Semester
Natural Hazards and Risk Management in Structural Engineering
Bauhaus Universität Weimar
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This report “PROJECT RAINBOW-1” is outcome of guidance, moral support and devotion
bestowed on me throughout my work. For this I acknowledge and express my profound sense
of gratitude and thanks to everybody who have been a source of inspiration during the report
preparation. First, I offer my sincere phrases of thanks with innate humility to my parents and
brother Dr. Muhammad Afzal Gulzar for their utmost support and motivation in every sphere of
life, without them I would not be able to reach at this stage of life.
Secondly, the author expresses profound gratitude to "Dr. Prof. JOCHEN SCHWARZ" (EDAC),
Bauhaus University, Weimar along with “Silke Beinersdorf” and “Volker Rodehorst” for their
guidance and patience throughout the semester in fulfillment of this task Project Rainbow – I. If
I can say in words I must at the outset tender our intimacy for receipt of affectionate care to
Bauhaus University Weimar for providing a wonderful work environment.
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ABSTRACT
Seismic risk mitigation is a big question risking lives of millions and causing immeasurable
economic losses. It deserves special attention and special tools are required to tackle this
problem. Our tools should be robust, time saving and user friendly for estimation of seismic risk
as well as pre-event and post event scenario representation. ‘Mapinfo’ can be regarded as a
nice tool for graphical representation of various associated parameters/factors in such studies.
Mapinfo professional 12.0 has been used for the preparation of the maps, it was found to be user
friendly with some bottlenecks which will hopefully be improved in the upcoming versions.
In this study, mapping of Pakistan with a focus on the province of Gilgit Baltistan has been done.
Administrative divisions of Pakistan have shown in the first map and rest of the maps are
prepared as part of my task area Gilgit Baltistan. The maps include administrative division at
district level, population density, population growth rate, population growth factor, seismicity by
historical earthquakes, seismic stations, peak ground acceleration, code map, topography, shear
wave velocity, geology, and building stock survey with different classification w.r.t Roof type,
Material of construction, Number of stories etc. have been prepared.
The report also includes building stock of related task in Cologne city of Germany. The survey
has been carried out on Google Earth with different viewing option such as Google Earth 3D
view and Google Earth street view. This survey of building sock includes classification of building
with respect to mode of usage, number of stories, types of roof, occurrence of basement,
development of roof, ground floor construction material, upper floor construction material, eaves
height, ridge height, ground level from street, location of buildings, regularity of buildings,
condition of buildings and vulnerability of buildings.
Keywords and Abbreviations:
Pakistan: Country of Task-1 USGS: United States Geological Survey
Germany: Country of Task-2 GAA: Global Administrative Areas
Gilgit Baltistan: Area of Task in Pakistan PMD: Pakistan Meteorological Department
Cologne: Area of Task in Germany PBS: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
AJ&K: Azad Jammu and Kashmir IRIS: Incorp. Research Institutions for Seismology
SOP: Survey of Pakistan BCP: Building Code of Pakistan
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INTRODUCTION
Survey, has been carried at two major locations firstly, in Pakistan with a focused on Gilgit
Baltistan, secondly, Cologne city Germany. As part of the report survey has been carried out
in these two location and results has been compiled in the form of maps by using different
mapping tools.
PAKISTAN: Pakistan, officially is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a republic in South Asia
on cross roads to Central and Western Asia. It is the sixth most populous country in the world
with a population exceeding to 200 million peoples. It is the 33 rd largest country in the world
in terms of area with a covered area of 881,913-kilometer square. Pakistan has a 1046 km
long coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the South. It is also bordered
with India, China, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. It also shares a maritime boarder with
Oman in the South. Majority of the Population in Pakistan are Muslims,
Gilgit Baltistan is considered as 5th province of Pakistan, after the four provinces naming
Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It has a covered area of 72,961
square kilometers. Population of this region is about 1.8 million people. Gilgit Baltistan shares
its border with China and Tajikistan in North, Ladakh in East, Jammu and Kashmir (disputed)
and (Azad Jammu and Kashmir) in South, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Afghanistan in West.
Cologne is largest city in the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth
largest city of Germany. Cologne is located on the both sides of the River Rhine. Flood is the
main hazard considered in this region because of its regular occurrence. This city manages
an extensive flood control system which includes both permanent and mobile flood walls, and
forecasting systems, pumping station, and program to protect flood plains.
Data Collection:
Collection of data and its translation into the required format was much challenging
throughout this project. Resource center links provided in the Moodle Platform to access data
from different website which was quite helpful for me. Shape files of task area found on Global
Administrative Areas was not accurate but still the author manage to utilize it to complete the
Project Rainbow-I. Whereas may other links were also explored to access accurate data but
due to restriction on some sources author was not able to access data to create special map
and features.
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Overview of Collected Data
Data Data
Data type Access Quality Map Scale Source Notes
Format sets
Global
Political Map ESRI
Yes Fair - 1:17,516,000 Administrative Level 0,1,2,3
of Country shapefile
Areas
Global
Political Map ESRI
Yes Fair - 1:2,769,000 Administrative District Level
Task Area shapefile
Areas
National
Country Mountain Geospatial- Country
Yes Good - 1:17,516,000
Features ASCII Intelligence Level
Agency
Cen-1998 Pakistan
Population millions
Yes Good Cen-2013 6 1:2,769,000 Bureau of
Data district level
PDF Statistics
(1947- Earthquake
Earthquake
Yes Good 2016) 30 1:2,769,000 Catalogue Mw,ML, mb
Catalogue
CVS (IRIS)
Pakistan
Seismic
Yes Fair JPG 1 1:2,769,000 Meteorological Brod_band
Station
Department
Earthquake
Shake Map Hazard every
Yes Good ASCII 1 1:2,769,000
of EQ Program individual
(USGS)
Mapinfo. Moodle
GSHAP Yes Good 1 1:2,769,000 pga m/s^2
tab Platform
Code Map Building Code

Yes Good ASCII - 1:2,769,000 pga m/s^2
Shape of Pakistan
Vs30 Data
VS30 Yes Fair ASCII 562310 1:2,769,000 m/s
(USGS)
(GTOPO30)
Grid United States
Topography Yes Good - 1:2,769,000 3D Terrian
Image Geological
Survey
Energy
Resources Chrono-
Geology Yes Good ASCII - 1:2,769,000
Program logical age
(USGS)
Google Earth &

Building Mapinfo.
Yes Fair 46 1:2,438 Moodle Street View
Stock tab
Platform
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1. GEODATIC SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN
1.1 Geodetic basics
Mapping the subcontinent of British India was largely the result of untiring work of Sir George
Everest (1790-1866), Surveyor General in India from 1830 to 1843. Pakistan relies on the
Everest 1830 ellipsoid (modified) for its reference surface, as well as the Indian Datum of
1916. The Indian datum is the preferred datum for Pakistan. It is computed on the Everest
Ellipsoid with its origin at Kalianpur, in central India, some key facts about the Indian datum
of 1916 are as shown in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1 Key facts about the Indian datum 1916
Φo 24° 07’ 11.26” N

Λo 77° 39’ 17.57” East of Greenwich
Ellipsoid of reference Everest 1830
The original topographic mapping of Pakistan by the British Survey of India (SOI) was based
on the Lambert Conical Orthomorphic projection. The Indian Datum of 1960, as it is called in
Pakistan, is a local adjustment that has changed the original parameters of the ellipsoid of
reference for Everest 1830 (modified for Pakistan called Everest Pakistan). Key facts about
Everest Pakistan ellipsoid are shown in Table 1.2.
Table 1.2 Key facts about Everest Pakistan Ellipsoid
Semi-Major Axis (Equatorial Radius) 6377309.613

Semi-Minor Axis (Polar Radius) 6356109.571
Flattening 0.003324292
Flattening Inverse 300.8158952
First Eccentricity 0.081471062
First Eccentricity Squared 0.006637534
Second Eccentricity 0.081742799
Second Eccentricity Squared 0.006681885
There are many departments, International and local organizations and NGOs involved in the
map making process in Pakistan. Most of them are currently using World Geodetic System
(WGS 84).
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1.2 Cartographic basics
Maps of Pakistan are available in various scales ranging from 1:5000 to 1:2,000,000
depending upon the type, intended use and the map producer as tabulated in the next
section. Maps are available both in print and digital form. Previously, FPS system was in use
with feet and yard as the unit of distance measurement. However, currently used units are
kilometers and meters i-e SI system in maps.
Most of the cadastral maps used for land registries called ‘Patwarkhanas’ are still hand drawn
and not to scale. However, the trend is changing as Ministry of Environment and Rural
Development, Pakistan has entrusted Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission,
Pakistan (SUPARCO) with the task of updating existing land use maps of the country at
1: 500,000 scale for planning and management of land utilization and integration of satellite
based information.
1.3 Available maps
Maps are available in Pakistan at the following levels.

Level 1- Administered Area of Pakistan
Level 2- Province/Federally
Level-3 Divisions
Level-4 District/City
Level-5 Tehsil
Level-6 Village/Town
Table 1.3 Organizations/bodies involved in Map making in Pakistan
Organization Type
Survey of Pakistan Government/National
Geological Survey of Pakistan Government/National
Pakistan Army Corps of Engineers Government/National
The Urban Unit Government(Provincial)
United States Geological Survey (USGS) USA/International
East View Geospatial (EVG) NGO
Google Earth USA/International
Openstreetmap International
United Nations Organization International
Reliefweb NGO
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1.4 Survey of Pakistan:
Survey of Pakistan is a national Mapping and Surveying Organization in Pakistan. It is

responsible for all types of topographical land surveys o areas of whole Pakistan. The
products include map sheets meet the requirements of the Defense Forces of Pakistan as
well as Public.
This institution is participating an active role in the development of the national projects and
thus fulfilling the ever-growing surveying and mapping demands of different national and
semi-national institution and autonomous bodies in Pakistan.
Below maps are available for Pakistan in different scales all over the world in different scales
which are mentioned below in Table 1.4 and Table 1.5.
Table 1.4 Summary of available maps for Pakistan
Responsible Coordinate Printed/

Type of Map Scale Completeness
Institution System Digital
Topographical Survey of Printed Whole
WGS 84 1:50,000
maps Pakistan (55x71cm) country
Topographical Survey of Printed Whole
WGS 84 1:250,000
maps Pakistan (59x71cm) country
Topographical US Army Map Whole
WGS 84 1:250,000 Digital
maps Service country
Topographical East View Whole

WGS 84 1:250,000 Digital
maps Geospatial country
Lambert
US Central
Topographical conformal Whole
Intelligence 1:10M Printable
maps conic country
Agency
projection
Geological 1:2M,
Geological Whole
Survey of WGS 84 1:1M Printed
maps country
Pakistan 1:0.5M
United States Albers conic
Geological Whole
Geological equal area 1:5M Digital
maps country
Survey projection
Thematic
United Nations
maps Whole
Office WGS 84 Various Digital
(population, country
(UNOCHS)
IDPs etc)
Thematic Lambert
US Central
maps conformal Whole
Intelligence 1:10M Digital
(population, conic country
Agency
Industry) projection
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Table 1.5 Summary of available maps for Pakistan
Responsible Coordinate Printed/

Type of Map Scale Completeness
Institution System Digital
Digital &
Survey of Printed
Physical maps WGS 84 1:1.5M Whole country
Pakistan (121x102
cm)
Digital &
Survey of Printed
Physical maps WGS 84 1:2.5M Whole country
Pakistan (74 x 61
cm)
Printed
Atlas of Survey of
WGS 84 various (35 x 47 Whole country
Pakistan Pakistan
cm)
Printed
Provincial Survey of
WGS 84 1:1M (size Province level
maps Pakistan
varies)
Flood relief
iMMAP WGS 84 various Digital Whole country
maps
Flood maps (LUMS) WGS 84 various Digital Whole country
Earthquake Earthquake
iMMAP WGS 84 various Digital
atlas affected area
Local Hand
Cadastral NTS Whole country
government drawn
Digital East view
elevation geospatial WGS 84 various Digital Whole country
models (EVG)
Seismic zoning Building code
WGS 84 Digital Whole country
map of Pakistan
Wind speed
iMMAP WGS 84 Digital Whole country
variability map
Temperature
iMMAP WGS 84 Digital Whole country
variability map
Landslide World health
WGS 84 Digital Whole country
hazard map organization
Google maps Google Inc. WGS 84 Digital Whole country
Openstreetmap Open source WGS 84 Digital Whole country
Yahoo maps Yahoo Inc. WGS 84 Digital Whole country
Bing maps Microsoft Inc. WGS 84 Digital Whole country
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2. ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARY
2.1 Administrative Map of Pakistan
Figure 2-1 Administrative Divisions of Pakistan.
Administrative Units of Pakistan: For administrative purpose, Pakistan has been divided
into regions as shown in the Figure 2-1 above. For brevity, only provinces and main
administrative units are shown here. The map layers and features includes, boundary of
provinces, district and point shows federal capital and provincial capital.
Source: The data for administrative boundaries has been collected from Global
Administrative Areas, which is a main source of administrative boundary for all regions.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the administrative map of Pakistan can be found
from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address of folder.
/project_rainbow1_yasir
/2_1_political_map_of_pakistan
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2.2 Area of Interest in Pakistan
Figure 2-2 Area of Interest in Pakistan.
Area of Interest: Gilgit Baltistan home town of author hometown which is area of interest for
this task, which has been shown in Figure 2-2 by highlighting orange color. This region is
situated in North-Eastern part of Pakistan. This region is bordered with China, India,
Tajikistan, Afghanistan, J&K, AJ&K, KPK. Due to its strategic location, many countries claim
this region.
Data Source: The data for administrative boundaries has been collected from Global
Administrative Areas, which is a main source of administrative boundary.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the area of interest in Pakistan can be found from
the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address of folder.
/2_2_task_area_gilgit_baltistan
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2.3 Administrative Map of Gilgit Baltistan
Figure 2-3 Administrative Divisions of Gilgit Baltistan.
Political Map of Gilgit Baltistan: Gilgit Baltistan is divided into six regions as shown in the
Figure 2-3 above. Gilgit is the administrative capital where as Skardu city also have
importance due to its location. This region is situated in North-Eastern part of Pakistan. Gilgit
is the biggest district and Astore is the smallest district with respect to covered area.
Data Source: The data for administrative boundaries has been collected from Global
Administrative Areas, which is a main source of administrative boundary.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the administrative division of Gilgit Baltistan can be
found from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address of folder.
/2_3_political_map_of_ gilgit_baltistan
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2.4 Mountains in Gilgit Baltistan
Figure 2-4 Mountains in Gilgit Baltistan.
Mountain Ranges and Peaks: Three of the world-famous mountain ranges meet in Gilgit
Baltistan; Hindukush, Himalaya, and Karakorum. This region is home for world second largest
peak K2-8611m along with four other peaks higher than eight thousand shown in the Figure
2-4 above.
Data Source: The administrative boundaries have been collected from Global Administrative
Areas, where as mountain points and locations are accessed National Geospatial-
Intelligence Agency USA.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the mountain in Gilgit Baltistan can be found from
/2_4_mountain_in_gilgit_baltistan
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3. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION
3.1 Population Density Gilgit Baltistan (Census - 1998)
Figure 3-1 Population Density of Gilgit Baltistan (Census-1998).
Population Density: The above Figure 3-1 shows the population density of census-1998,
which illustrates that district Diamer has highest density of 18-19 inhabitants per km^2 where
as Ghanche district has the least density of 9-121 inhabitants per km^2.
Areas, where as population data is collected from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the population density of Gilgit Baltistan census-
1998 can be access from accompanying DVD with the report at following address of folder.
/3_1_Pop_density_census_1998_gilgit_baltistan
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3.2 Population Density Gilgit Baltistan (Census – 2013)
Figure 3-2 Population Density of Gilgit Baltistan (Census-2013).
Population Density: Gilgit Baltistan is the smallest province of Pakistan with respect to
inhabitants having a population of 1.8 million. The above Figure 3-2 shows the population
density of census-2013, which illustrates that district Diamer has highest density of 27-30
inhabitants per km^2 where as Ghanche district has the least density of 12-15 inhabitants
per km^2.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the population density of Gilgit Baltistan Census-
2013 can be found from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address.
/3_2_Pop_density_census_2013_gilgit_baltistan
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Population Growth Rate Gilgit Baltistan (1998 – 2013)
Figure 3-3 Population Growth Rate of Gilgit Baltistan (1998 - 2013)
Population Growth Rate: As population growth is least in this region of Pakistan. The above
figure shows district Astore, Diamer and Ghizer has highest growth rate 57-62 percent in the
years between 1998 and 2013 whereas district Ghanche has the lowest Growth rate of 22-
29 percent shown in the Figure 3-3 above. District Skardu and Gilgit also has fast-growing
population.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the growth rate of Gilgit Baltistan year (1998-2013)
can be found from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address.
/3_3_pop_growth_rate_gilgit_baltistan
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3.4 Population Growth Factor Gilgit Baltistan (1998 -2013)
Figure 3-4 Population Growth Factor of Gilgit Baltistan
Population Growth Factor: Population growth factor is least in this region of as compared
to rest of the country. The above Figure 3-4 shows district Astore, Diamer and Ghizer has
highest growth factor 1.54 to 1.64 in the years between 1998 and 2013, whereas district
Ghanche has the lowest Growth factor of 1.22 to 1.30. District Skardu and Gilgit has average
growth factor.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the growth factor of Gilgit Baltistan year (1998 to
2013) can be found from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address.
/3_4_pop_growth_factor_gilgit_baltistan
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4. SEISMIC EVENTS AND PARAMETERS
4.1 Seismicity of Gilgit Baltistan (1947 – 2016)
Figure 4-1 Seismicity of Gilgit Baltistan
Earthquake Catalogue Gilgit Baltistan: Gilgit Baltistan is located near the fault line of
Eurasian plate and Indian plate due to which the region experience seismic activities. Figure
4-1 shows the past events with magnitude, from year 1947 to 2016.
Areas, where as earthquake catalogue is compiled from Earthquake catalogue, IRIS.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the seismicity of Gilgit Baltistan year (1947 to 2016)
can be found from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address of folder.
/4_1_seismicity_of_gilgit_baltistan
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4.2 Seismic Station in Gilgit Baltistan
Figure 4-2 Seismic Station of Gilgit Baltistan
Seismic Station of Gilgit Baltistan: Gilgit Baltistan is vulnerable to earthquake but there is
only one seismic station located in Gilgit city is Chinese geo device. The only station can be
seen in the Figure 4-2 above. Due to the remoteness of the region and absence of important
building and structures seismic station are rare in this region.
Areas, where as seismic stations points are compiled from Pakistan Meteorological
Department.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the seismic station of Gilgit Baltistan can be found
from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address of folder.
/4_2_seismic_stations_gilgit_baltistan
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4.3 Shake Map of Earthquake
Figure 4-3 Shake Map of Single Earthquake
Shake Map of Earthquake: The above Figure 4-3 shows the shake map of the 8th October,
2005 earthquake of Kashmir. Which claimed more than 86000 peoples. This event shacked
the whole country. Peak Ground acceleration of source is recorded as .86 m/s^2. This event
shacked Gilgit Baltistan as well resulted in destruction of building stock.
Areas, where as shake map contour and PGA values are obtained from Earthquake Hazard
Program USGS.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the shake map of a single earthquake can be found
from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address of folder given below.
/4_3_shake_map_of_earthquake_gilgit_baltistan
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4.4 GSHAP Map of Gilgit Baltistan
Figure 4-4 GSHAP of Gilgit Baltistan
GSHAP of Gilgit Baltistan: As seismicity is the major hazard event in this region thus hazard
map prepared by the PGA values of past events. The given Figure 4-4 shows Global Seismic
Hazard Assessment Program of Gilgit Baltistan. Highest PGA found as 3.7 m/s^2 and lowest
PGA value is found to be 1.7 m/s^2.
Areas, where as shake map contours and PGA values are obtained from Moodle Platform.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program
map can be found from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address of
folder.
/4_4_GSHAP_map_of gilgit_baltistan
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4.5 Seismic Code Map of Gilgit Baltistan
Figure 4-51 Code Map of Gilgit Baltistan
Code Map of Gilgit Baltistan: According to Building Code of Pakistan 1997 whole country
is divided into five major zones of earthquake 1, 2A, 2B 3 and 4. Out of which zone 4 is the
severe one and rest fall falls below it. Above Figure 4-5 shows seismicity for Gilgit Baltistan
as zone 2B and 3 which can be linked to Building Code of Pakistan.
Areas, where as shake map contours and PGA values are obtained from Building Code of
Pakistan.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the seismic code map of Gilgit Baltistan can be
/4_5_seismic_code_map_gilgit_baltistan
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5. VS30, TOPOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
5.1 Shear Wave Velocity Map of Gilgit Baltistan
Figure 5-1 Shear Wave Velocity (Vs30) of Gilgit Baltistan
VS30 of Gilgit Baltistan: Figure 5-1 shows the shear wave velocity of soil in m/s for the
region Gilgit Baltistan. The region is mostly mountainous and plain fields are rare thus shear
wave velocity of soil is much higher as compared to the other regions of Pakistan.
Areas, where as shear wave velocity data from (VS30 USGS) and soil classification from
(Euro Code 8).
DVD File: The associated workspace for the shear wave velocity of Gilgit Baltistan can be
/5_1_shear_wave_velocity_gilgit_baltistan
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5.2 Topography of Gilgit Baltistan
Figure 5-2 Topography of Gilgit Baltistan
Topography of Gilgit Baltistan: Figure 5-2 shows the topography of the Gilgit Baltistan, this
region has a diverse topography mostly the region is comprised of snow covered peaks along
with fresh water streams. The highest level of the region is shown in the figure as 8100m
whereas as lowest level is shown as 600m above mean sea level.
Data Source: Administrative boundaries collected from Global Administrative Areas where
as elevation data obtained from Surface Radar Topographic Mission SRTM known as
GTOPO30, USGS.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the topography of Gilgit Baltistan can be found from
/5_2_topography_gilgit_baltistan
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5.3 Geology of Gilgit Baltistan
Figure 5-3 Geology of Gilgit Baltistan
Geology of Gilgit Baltistan: Due to the presence of three major mountain ranges geology
of Gilgit Baltistan is much diverse and most of the soil types are found in this region. Mostly
the region has Mesozoic and Paleozoic -Precambrian soil. The detail list of soil present in the
region has shown in the map legend in the above figure 5-3.
Data Source: Administrative boundaries collected from Global Administrative Areas where
as Geological data obtained from Energy Resources Program (USGS).
DVD File: The associated workspace for the Geology of Gilgit Baltistan can be found from
/5_3_geology_gilgit_baltistan
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6. BUILDING STOCK SURVEY
6.1 Building Stock w.r.t Usage
Figure 6-1 Building Stock w.r.t mode of usage
Types of Buildings: Most of the buildings in the task area is found to be Housing Block (HB)
whereas few Multi Family House one Office Building, Warehouse and Semidetached House
were found observe during the survey.
Data Source: Task Area topography layer was provided on Moodle platform, whereas,
Google Maps, Google Earth 3D view and Street View were used to access task related data.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the Types of Buildings of task area in Cologne,
Germany can be found from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address.
/6_1_11_building_stock_survey
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6.2 Building Stock w.r.t Number of Storey
Figure 6-2 Building Storey 2017
Building Storey in Year 2017: The number of stories of the buildings are same as provided
to the previous data. Mostly buildings are IV Storey whereas few III Storey, V Storey and VI
Storey buildings can be observed from above figure 6-2. There is only one I Storey and one
II Storey buildings can be observed.
Data Source: Task Area Topography layer was provided on Moodle platform, whereas
survey and data collection was carried out on Google Maps and Google Earth in 3D and
Street View.
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6.3 Building Stock w.r.t Type of Roof
Figure 6-3 Building Roof Types
Building Roof Types: Mostly buildings have Gable (Ga) Roof whereas three Hip (H) roof,
three Mansard (M) roof and one flat roof can be found in the figure 6-3 given above. The
presence of Gable roof is due to high intensity of snowfall and rainfall. In such tropical region,
these types of roof for buildings are very useful.
/6_1_11_building_stock_surveyd
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6.4 Building Stock w.r.t Celler / Basement
Figure 6-4 Building Celler / Basement
Building Celler / Basement: Mostly buildings have Celler whereas some have don’t. Celler
for buildings can be observed in all over Germany. This portion of the building is mostly
utilized for providing space for storage and laundry purpose for the inhabitants living in the
building. Cologne city is mostly comprising of residential area thus Celler is observed
frequently.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the Types of Building of task area in Cologne,
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6.5 Building Stock w.r.t Roof Development
Figure 6-5 Building Roof Development
Building Roof Development: Mostly buildings have no roof development because of

presence of Gabel and Hip roof type. It becomes difficult to remove the whole roof for new
construction but roof development observed in few buildings during the survey in the task
area in Cologne, Germany shown in the Figure 6-5 above.
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6.6 Building Stock w.r.t Ground Floor Material of Construction
Figure 6-6 Building Ground Floor Type of Construction
Building Type Ground Floor: Near half of building in the task area have Masonry
construction for Ground Floor where as rest of buildings have Reinforced concrete
construction shown in the Figure 6-6 above. Stone and mostly Masonry construction for
residential and housing blocks till III to IV Storey are commonly observed all over the
Germany.
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6.7 Building Stock w.r.t Upper Floor Material of Construction
Figure 6-7 Building Upper Floor Type of Construction
Building Type Upper Floor: Near half of building in the task area have Masonry construction
for Upper Floor where as rest of buildings have Reinforced concrete construction shown in
the Figure 6-7 above. Stone and mostly Brick Masonry construction for residential and
housing blocks till III to IV Storey are commonly observed all over the Germany.
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6.8 Building Stock w.r.t Location
Figure 6-8 Buildings as per Location
Building Roof Development: Cologne city has developed through proper planning thus the
buildings are arranged in a proper order to provide access facility for the inhabitants living
there. Rectangular grid pattern development for the housing block can be seen in Figure 6-8
above which is common pattern of city development.
DVD File: The associated workspace for buildings location of task area in Cologne, Germany
can be found from the accompanying DVD with this report at the following address.
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6.9 Building Stock w.r.t Condition
Figure 6-9 Condition of Buildings
Condition of Building: Building condition of task area is satisfied only one buildings have
bad condition need renovation whereas rest of the buildings health are quite good. New
constructed buildings can be observed in the Figure 6-9 above. Cologne is important cultural
city in Germany which was heavily damaged in WW II thus new construction are observed
frequently. Building are found resistant against natural hazards.
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6.10 Building Stock w.r.t Regularity
Figure 6-10 Regularity of Buildings
Regularity of Buildings: Most of the front house at the ends and some central houses are
not regular whereas rest of the buildings are observed as regular in the figure 6-10 above.
Irregular buildings can be vulnerable to natural hazard events like earthquake. Seismic joints
should be provided in building to change them to regular from not regular.
DVD File: The associated workspace for the regularity of buildings of task area in Cologne,
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6.11 Building Stock w.r.t Vulnerability (EMS 98)
Figure 6-11 Vulnerability of Buildings by EMS 98
Regularity of Buildings: The vulnerability of buildings has been defined by European Micro
Seismic Scale (EMS-98), according to the scale nearly half of the buildings have vulnerability
scale BC because of masonry construction whereas rest of the buildings have vulnerability
class CD because of reinforced concrete construction. The building vulnerability can be
observed in the Figure 6.11 above.
DVD FILE: The associated workspace for the regularity of buildings of task area in Cologne,
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CONCLUSION:
This study was very effective in understanding Mapinfo as an effective tool for various GIS
related tasks including but not limited to seismic hazard assessment, building stock survey
and innumerable associated tasks. Possibilities are unlimited and prospects are boundless
with strong GIS tools like Mapinfo for effective and timely products.
Utmost care has been exercised to avoid mistakes and human errors. This project demanded
unrivaled patience for its completion and will surely be a source of motivation for future
studies.
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http://geonames.nga.mil/gns/html/namefiles.html
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http://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/population-census
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http://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/population-census
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https://earthquake.usgs.gov/data/vs30/
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GSA Geological Time Scale. (2012, November). Retrieved from The Geological Society of America:
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1 Administrative Divisions of Pakistan. ................................................................................................. 7
Figure 2-2 Area of Interest in Pakistan. ............................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2-3 Administrative Divisions of Gilgit Baltistan. ........................................................................................ 9
Figure 2-4 Mountains in Gilgit Baltistan ............................................................................................................. 10
Figure 3-1 Population Density of Gilgit Baltistan (Census-1998) ...................................................................... 11
Figure 3-2 Population Density of Gilgit Baltistan (Census-2013). ..................................................................... 12
Figure 3-3 Population Growth Rate of Gilgit Baltistan (1998 - 2013) ................................................................ 13
Figure 3-4 Population Growth Factor of Gilgit Baltistan .................................................................................... 14
Figure 4-1 Seismicity of Gilgit Baltistan ............................................................................................................. 15
Figure 4-2 Seismic Station of Gilgit Baltistan .................................................................................................... 16
Figure 4-3 Shake Map of Single Earthquake .................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4-4 GSHAP of Gilgit Baltistan ................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 4-51Code Map of Gilgit Baltistan............................................................................................................ 19
Figure 5-1 Shear Wave Velocity (Vs30) of Gilgit Baltistan ................................................................................ 20
Figure 5-2 Topography of Gilgit Baltistan .......................................................................................................... 21
Figure 5-3 Geology of Gilgit Baltistan ................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 6-1 Building Stock w.r.t mode of usage .................................................................................................. 23
Figure 6-2 Building Storey 2017 ........................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 6-3 Building Roof Types ......................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 6-4 Building Celler / Basement ............................................................................................................... 26
Figure 6-5 Building Roof Development.............................................................................................................. 27
Figure 6-6 Building Ground Floor Type of Construction .................................................................................... 28
Figure 6-7 Building Upper Floor Type of Construction ...................................................................................... 29
Figure 6-8 Buildings as per Location ................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 6-9 Condition of Buildings ...................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 6-10 Regularity of Buildings ................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 6-11 Vulnerability of Buildings by EMS 98 ............................................................................................. 33
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.1 Key facts about the Indian datum 1916 ................................................................................................ 3
Table 1.2 Key facts about Everest Pakistan Ellipsoid .......................................................................................... 3
Table 1.3 Organizations/bodies involved in Map making in Pakistan .................................................................. 4
Table 1.4 Summary of available maps for Pakistan ............................................................................................. 5
Table 1.5 Summary of available maps for Pakistan ............................................................................................. 6
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Keywords and Abbreviations:

Pakistan: Country of Task-1 USGS: United States Geological Survey

Germany: Country of Task-2 GAA: Global Administrative Areas

Gilgit Baltistan: Area of Task in Pakistan PMD: Pakistan Meteorological Department

Cologne: Area of Task in Germany PBS: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

SOP: Survey of Pakistan BCP: Building Code of Pakistan

Code Map Building Code

Google Earth &

1.1 Geodetic basics

Table 1.1 Key facts about the Indian datum 1916

Φo 24° 07’ 11.26” N

Table 1.2 Key facts about Everest Pakistan Ellipsoid

Semi-Major Axis (Equatorial Radius) 6377309.613

1.3 Available maps

Maps are available in Pakistan at the following levels.

Survey of Pakistan is a national Mapping and Surveying Organization in Pakistan. It is

Responsible Coordinate Printed/

Topographical East View Whole

Responsible Coordinate Printed/

Flood maps (LUMS) WGS 84 various Digital Whole country

Google maps Google Inc. WGS 84 Digital Whole country

Openstreetmap Open source WGS 84 Digital Whole country

Yahoo maps Yahoo Inc. WGS 84 Digital Whole country

Bing maps Microsoft Inc. WGS 84 Digital Whole country

2.1 Administrative Map of Pakistan

Figure 2-1 Administrative Divisions of Pakistan.

Figure 2-2 Area of Interest in Pakistan.

Figure 2-3 Administrative Divisions of Gilgit Baltistan.

Figure 2-4 Mountains in Gilgit Baltistan.

3.1 Population Density Gilgit Baltistan (Census - 1998)

Figure 3-1 Population Density of Gilgit Baltistan (Census-1998).

Figure 3-2 Population Density of Gilgit Baltistan (Census-2013).

Figure 3-3 Population Growth Rate of Gilgit Baltistan (1998 - 2013)

Figure 3-4 Population Growth Factor of Gilgit Baltistan

4.1 Seismicity of Gilgit Baltistan (1947 – 2016)

Figure 4-1 Seismicity of Gilgit Baltistan

Figure 4-2 Seismic Station of Gilgit Baltistan

Figure 4-3 Shake Map of Single Earthquake

Figure 4-4 GSHAP of Gilgit Baltistan

Figure 4-51 Code Map of Gilgit Baltistan

5.1 Shear Wave Velocity Map of Gilgit Baltistan

Figure 5-1 Shear Wave Velocity (Vs30) of Gilgit Baltistan

Figure 5-2 Topography of Gilgit Baltistan

Figure 5-3 Geology of Gilgit Baltistan

6.1 Building Stock w.r.t Usage

Figure 6-1 Building Stock w.r.t mode of usage

Figure 6-2 Building Storey 2017

Figure 6-3 Building Roof Types

Figure 6-4 Building Celler / Basement

Figure 6-5 Building Roof Development