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There are several methods exist to define the seismic performance levels of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Among these methods, the…
The Confederation Bridge, which was opened for traffic in June 1997, is 12,910 m long and is one of the…
Historical, religious and monumental structures and their susceptibility to damage in recent earthqaukes in Turkey are presented and discussed in…
The damages and loses caused by earthquakes are increased as urbanization increased in past decades. However, scientists currently cannot predict…
Essentially, disasters are human-made. For a catastrophic event, whether precipitated by natural phenomena or human activities, assumes the state of…
The new complex method of seismic hazard assessment that resulted in creation of the probabilistic maps of seismic microzonation is…
As one of the most devastating natural events, earthquakes impose economic challenges on communities and governments. The number of human…
Construction of highways and railways is challenging around mountains and steep slopes. Each require special study by geologists and geotechnical…
Earthquake construction is an important discipline that contributes to minimizing damage by using pile foundations, base isolation, and other techniques.…
Protection Of Masonry During Construction It is necessary to protect masonry during construction when the mortar is green or when…