Physical vulnerability zoning of Kerman old texture against possible earthquake by using GIS software and anthropy method

Central part of the old texture of Kerman is important for locating historical monuments and today is facing with many physical problems which create fundamental vulnerability factors against the possible earthquakes. The complexity of physical vulnerability in the historical contexts, in turn makes necessary the study and prediction of critical points during an earthquake using a precision instruments.
In this paper, using the GIS software and weighting method to indicators and overlapping the layers, the physical vulnerability zoning map of the texture is provided. 8 main indicators which were effective in physical vulnerability zoning based on background research and careful observation by expert have been used.
Findings: The northern, central and southern zones of the texture which have more small plots, poor quality of construction, less distance from the Qanats networks and chaotic and narrow road networks, are in higher physical risks. In addition, the high population density in the southern part of the texture has increased its overall risk in this part.
according to the research findings the northern, central and southern parts of the texture as well as northern and southern streets have physical vulnerabilities and require reducing actions such as maintaining continuity of western street performance during the earthquake emergency, organizing open spaces scattered within the texture, increase texture eligibility by using the distinctive elements and controlling the number of floors and closeness and ect, with the aim of reducing the risk of earthquake.