Aftershocks continue after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Kahramanmaraş Pazarcık district. After the great earthquake that caused damage and loss of life in 10 provinces, search and rescue works continue under the rubble. Undoubtedly, among the most frequently asked questions, 'Is the place where I live, is the house safe and is there an earthquake risk?' exists. So, is my house earthquake resistant? How is the building earthquake test done, is the building I live in sound? How about an earthquake resistant building? Is my house earthquake resistant? What are Earthquake Resistant House Features? We tried to answer for you the answers to the questions that bother you.
Earthquake is a natural disaster that occurs frequently on these lands due to the geography of Turkey. Even if an earthquake disaster cannot be prevented at the moment, it is possible to take precautions against the destruction and losses it may cause. While you are thinking about what precautions to take, you may be worried about whether the house you live in is safe against earthquakes. One of the measures to be taken before an earthquake is to protect oneself against a possible disaster by having the building undergo an earthquake test.
How to Make Risky Building and Fault Line Inquiry?
The earthquake risk inquiry process of the building can be done simply by applying to the municipalities. The fact that the building does not have an earthquake risk report does not mean that the building is an 'earthquake resistant building'. Since the building has not been tested for earthquake resistance before, such a report may not be available to the municipality. For this reason, the building risk record does not appear in the records.
If there is no registration in the building, it is recommended to apply for an earthquake resistance test as soon as possible. According to the results of the earthquake test, if the building is not earthquake resistant, the structure can be strengthened by strengthening it if possible, or by moving to a safer building, measures can be taken against earthquakes.
It is important whether the surrounding of the building is safe against earthquakes as much as the building. It can be easily checked via the internet whether there is a fault line passing under or near the living structure. AFAD fault line inquiry can be done via e-Government.
What are Earthquake Resistant House Features?
When it comes to earthquake resistant buildings, quality materials should come to mind. Especially the concrete used in construction should be of high quality and no expense should be spared. In addition, the strength, durability and quality of the iron and other construction materials used are indispensable for an earthquake-resistant building. Construction materials should be carefully selected, sparing no expense, in order to avoid devastating and sad consequences later on. One of the other features that can be counted for an earthquake resistant building is to determine the number of floors in accordance with the ground of the place where it is located. Buildings with fewer floors can be built in relatively more risky areas. If the columns and beams are durable and complete, "How can an earthquake resistant building be?" is one of the answers.
What to Look for to Understand the Earthquake Resistance of a House?
As a result of detailed examinations by experienced teams, it is possible to be sure of the safety of the nest. In addition, before the analysis of the expert teams, it is necessary to pay attention to a few important things to get an idea about the safety of the building.
Columns and Beams Can Be Controlled
Columns and beams should be checked to see if they are cracked or broken. An earthquake resistant building is a structure whose beams and columns must be complete. If there is a missing or cut column, the structure should be evacuated by notifying the authorized persons as soon as possible.
Ground Control Possible
Earthquake resistant buildings are structures with hard or stone floors. Building erected on mud, puddles or fill areas; are more vulnerable to earthquake risk. Depending on the quality of the materials used in the construction of the building, the risk level of the building may change. Detailed information about the building floor can be obtained from the experts according to the building durability test results.
Wall Control Possible
An earthquake resistant building can also be understood from deep cracks in the walls of the building, thinness of the walls or a warping in the general structure of the building. If there are such problems, the building may be at risk against earthquakes. Again, according to the results of the earthquake resistance report of the experts, the building may be restructured or the building may be required to be evacuated by performing the strengthening operations.
How is a Building Earthquake Test Performed?
Risky structures are determined by organizations, municipalities and private institutions licensed by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. The needs of the building and how much it is at risk are analyzed in detail. So, how are these tests done? After the experts come and examine the building in general, they start a detailed examination of the building's carrier system. The general condition of the building, soil analysis, the proximity of the building to the fault lines are also examined. Finally, after the core is taken from the building, a piece of the building is taken, an investigation is started and a risk report is prepared in a short time and the requesters are informed. Experts decide whether the building is earthquake resistant or not. If deemed necessary, the reinforcement process can be started or the building evacuation processes are activated. The fees for earthquake resistance tests vary depending on the analysis institution. In addition to the earthquake test, having Compulsory Earthquake Insurance provides an important assurance.
Can a 30-Year-Old Building Withstand an Earthquake?
The age of the building can answer many questions about the building. Building materials that wear out over time may not be able to fulfill their functions and may have begun to rot. Preferring newly built structures is one of the measures to be taken by oneself. aging in the building and rutubeDamages due to weathering also make the building weaker against earthquakes over time. However, thanks to the building control law that changed after the 1999 earthquake, buildings have been made safer against earthquake risk compared to the past. We can say that the buildings built after 1999 are earthquake resistant buildings compared to the past. It is not correct to say that all buildings over 30 years old are insecure against earthquakes. The quality of the building depends on the quality of the construction materials used. If the building materials are strong, high quality and durable; There are buildings that are 30 years old and safer than younger buildings. The way to detect this is to apply for expert analysis and have an earthquake test.
Turkey Fault Map Inquiry Screen
The Turkey Earthquake Zones Map, which came into force in 1996, was renewed by AFAD Earthquake Department and published in the Official Gazette dated 18 March 2018 and numbered 30364 (repeated). The new map came into effect on January 1, 2019.
How is the building earthquake test done, is the building I live in sound? How can I find out if my house is earthquake resistant?
The new map has been prepared with much more detailed data, taking into account the latest earthquake source parameters, earthquake catalogs and new generation mathematical models. In the new map, unlike the previous map, the highest ground acceleration values were shown instead of earthquake zones, and the concept of "earthquake zone" was removed.
Earthquake hazard map is not a RISK map. In order to be a RISK map, it is necessary to know the effects of the structures and the population at the time of the earthquake on this hazard map, to determine the economic losses, to calculate the damage to the environment by the earthquake and to create a map showing the results of this damage and loss.
The new map was prepared within the scope of public and university cooperation with the project titled ²Updating the Seismic Hazard Map of Turkey² supported by AFAD National Earthquake Research Program (UDAP).
CLICK for E-State Entry and AFAD Fault Lines Map
Does a fault line run under my house?
Here You can reach your current location on the map by clicking on it. You will be able to see in which time period the fault line passes under your house by clicking the Faults tab on the side of the screen and the boxes in the Last 24, the last 7 days and the Last 30 days from the Earthquakes tab.
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