Turkey's Earthquake Regulation: New Changes and Developments

Turkey's Earthquake Regulation: New Changes and Developments

  • Turkey is located in one of the most active earthquake zones in the world, the Mediterranean-Marmara region. Therefore, earthquake risk has always been an important issue in the country. With the changes and developments in the construction sector, Turkey's Earthquake Regulation is constantly being updated.
  • The Earthquake Regulation adopted in 2018 was a significant step in making buildings more resistant to earthquakes, especially in high-risk areas. The regulation sets earthquake resistance criteria for buildings across all regions of Turkey. These criteria include a series of rules for the standards of materials used in construction.
  • The regulation aims to increase the earthquake resistance of buildings in Turkey. To achieve this, a new approach to building design, calculations, and control processes has been adopted. This approach provides more reliable results compared to previous methods.
  • The regulation also sets specific standards to enhance the earthquake resistance of materials used in construction. Earthquake resistance criteria have been established for steel, concrete, and other construction materials.
  • Another important change in the new regulation is the detailed implementation of ground surveys. Ground surveys are a crucial factor in a building's earthquake resistance. Therefore, the new regulation provides a detailed guide for ground surveys.
  • As a result, Turkey's Earthquake Regulation is an important step in increasing the earthquake resistance of buildings constructed in the country. With this regulation, a significant change is expected to begin in the construction sector in Turkey.
  • You can access the full text of the Turkey Earthquake Regulation using the link: https://lnkd.in/dzRcm4pe