Earthquake analysis is a detailed research and calculation method to recognize the structure and determine whether there is any danger.
Our analysis team works to give you the most accurate result by analyzing the existing architectural and structural system survey, determining the type of reinforcement, reinforcement details and material properties, determining the concrete class and soil condition, analyzing the existing structure based on the obtained data and survey, determining the building safety, and if the building safety is not sufficient, creating options for repair and strengthening methods.
Who Performs Building Earthquake Analysis?
Building earthquake analysis can be done by companies that perform earthquake analysis announced by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization in 2012. So, how is building earthquake analysis done?
For building earthquake analysis, the general condition of the building should be determined first. The age of the building, the general condition and the way it is constructed are taken into consideration. Then, the structural system of the building is determined by making on-site measurements (survey), the ground condition of the building is investigated and the quality of the materials used (concrete, iron, etc.) is determined. The data obtained as a result of these determinations and the behavior of the building under earthquake by modeling through computer programs are examined and where is more damage. It is determined where it will be damaged and damaged. Then, as a result of the calculations of the building's strength and calculations, the situation is determined for such an unsuitable situation and presented as a report.
Where to Apply for Earthquake Analysis of a Building?
There are two options to have the earthquake resistance of your existing building tested. One of them is to apply to official institutions such as the Municipality, Provincial Directorate of Environment and Urbanization, District Governorship or another is to agree with a private, specialized company that performs earthquake analysis. As Oftek Construction, we attach great importance to earthquake analysis with our expert and reliable staff.
How is Earthquake Analysis Performed?
In some cases, it may be sufficient for expert teams to examine the building in detail and use the X-ray method without taking core. But in unforeseen situations, a detailed examination is made on the ground, foundation, beams, walls, columns and static properties of the building and presented as a report.
To summarize briefly, since Turkey is a country located in the earthquake zone, earthquake analysis is necessary for you to know the condition of your building at the time of the earthquake. In order to know how long the life of your building can withstand external loads, it is of utmost importance that you have an earthquake analysis done within the framework of appropriate methods and expert teams by having damage assessment.