Title:
Performance of Reinforced Concrete Structures During the 1992 Erzincan Earthquake
Author(s):
Murat Saatcioglu and Michel Bruneau
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
16
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
51-56
Keywords:
beams (supports); columns (supports); concrete construction; concrete slabs; earthquake-resistant structures; earthquakes; failure; frames; live loads; masonry; standards; General
DOI:
Date:
9/1/1994
Abstract:
A Richter magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the city of Erzincan in eastern Turkey on March 13, 1992. Approximately 300 buildings, mostly reinforced concrete, either completely collapsed or were damaged beyond repair. An additional 500 buildings suffered various degrees of damage. The authors conducted a 4-day reconnaissance visit to the disaster area shortly after the earthquake. This paper reports on the observations made on performance of reinforced concrete structures during the earthquake.