5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
[HDS09-P03] Determining the inventory of structures within the boundaries of Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality and identifying risk groups of structures
Keywords: Earthquake vulnerability , Kocaeli seismic assessment, Rapid Assessment Method, RYTEIE , Visual Screening
Earthquakes pose a significant threat to structures in Turkey due to the region's high seismic activity. As a result, it's imperative to factor in seismic considerations during the design phase. Turkey has been actively revising its earthquake-related specifications and regulations, supported by ongoing research efforts. Consequently, new buildings constructed under updated regulations are progressively safer. The city of Kocaeli, which suffered the devastating 1999 Kocaeli Earthquake, mainly comprises buildings constructed in accordance with the Turkey Building Earthquake Regulation (TBDY-1999) issued in 1998. Structures built under earlier regulations are typically weaker and more vulnerable to earthquakes due to deterioration over time. Quality of construction and workmanship are additional concerns in this context. The primary objective of this study is to assess structures erected before the 2007 Turkey Building Earthquake Regulation using the Rapid Assessment Method based on the Principles for Determining Risky Buildings (RYTEIE), published in 2007. Visual surveys were conducted, and structures were visually assessed, examined, and scored according to RYTEIE parameters. The study covered the entire Kocaeli region, calculating average scores for buildings and identifying critical areas based on the findings. The overarching goal of this study in Kocaeli is to lay the groundwork for an urban transformation project in the region. The next phase of the project will involve integrating soil conditions and other factors into risk evaluations. This study provides insights into the methodology and findings of field and office work conducted in Kocaeli City.
Key Word: Earthquake vulnerability, Kocaeli seismic assessment, Rapid Assessment Method, RYTEIE, Visual Screening,
Abstract:
Earthquakes pose a significant threat to structures in Turkey due to the region's high seismic activity. As a result, it's imperative to factor in seismic considerations during the design phase. Turkey has been actively revising its earthquake-related specifications and regulations, supported by ongoing research efforts. Consequently, new buildings constructed under updated regulations are progressively safer. The city of Kocaeli, which suffered the devastating 1999 Kocaeli Earthquake, mainly comprises buildings constructed in accordance with the Turkey Building Earthquake Regulation (TBDY-1999) issued in 1998. Structures built under earlier regulations are typically weaker and more vulnerable to earthquakes due to deterioration over time. Quality of construction and workmanship are additional concerns in this context. The primary objective of this study is to assess structures erected before the 2007 Turkey Building Earthquake Regulation using the Rapid Assessment Method based on the Principles for Determining Risky Buildings (RYTEIE), published in 2007. Visual surveys were conducted, and structures were visually assessed, examined, and scored according to RYTEIE parameters. The study covered the entire Kocaeli region, calculating average scores for buildings and identifying critical areas based on the findings. The overarching goal of this study in Kocaeli is to lay the groundwork for an urban transformation project in the region. The next phase of the project will involve integrating soil conditions and other factors into risk evaluations. This study provides insights into the methodology and findings of field and office work conducted in Kocaeli City.
Key Word: Earthquake vulnerability, Kocaeli seismic assessment, Rapid Assessment Method, RYTEIE, Visual Screening,
Abstract:
Earthquakes pose a significant threat to structures in Turkey due to the region's high seismic activity. As a result, it's imperative to factor in seismic considerations during the design phase. Turkey has been actively revising its earthquake-related specifications and regulations, supported by ongoing research efforts. Consequently, new buildings constructed under updated regulations are progressively safer. The city of Kocaeli, which suffered the devastating 1999 Kocaeli Earthquake, mainly comprises buildings constructed in accordance with the Turkey Building Earthquake Regulation (TBDY-1999) issued in 1998. Structures built under earlier regulations are typically weaker and more vulnerable to earthquakes due to deterioration over time. Quality of construction and workmanship are additional concerns in this context. The primary objective of this study is to assess structures erected before the 2007 Turkey Building Earthquake Regulation using the Rapid Assessment Method based on the Principles for Determining Risky Buildings (RYTEIE), published in 2007. Visual surveys were conducted, and structures were visually assessed, examined, and scored according to RYTEIE parameters. The study covered the entire Kocaeli region, calculating average scores for buildings and identifying critical areas based on the findings. The overarching goal of this study in Kocaeli is to lay the groundwork for an urban transformation project in the region. The next phase of the project will involve integrating soil conditions and other factors into risk evaluations. This study provides insights into the methodology and findings of field and office work conducted in Kocaeli City.