Title:
Lessons From Recent Earthquakes in turkey and Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings
Author(s):
U. Ersoy and G. Ozcebe
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
197
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
105-126
Keywords:
infilled frames; rehabilitation; repair/strengthening;
seismic assessment
DOI:
10.14359/11929
Date:
4/1/2002
Abstract:
In this paper recent earthquakes in Turkey are briefly discussed. Large-scale seismic rehabilitation projects carried out by the Middle East Technical University faculty and staff on moderately damaged R/C buildings are summarized. Research at METU related to seismic rehabilitation is presented, emphasizing infilled frames, a system extensively used in Turkey.