DAMAGES OCCURED AT DINAR EARTHUAKE ON OCTOBER 1st, 1995 AND THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN

The great portion of Turkey is in the earthquake zone. In the last three years, 13 March 1992 Erzincan and 1 October 1995 Dinar earthquakes have occurred. Some important economical and vital loses after these earthquakes showed that the buildings had not been built according to the related standards...

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Main Author: Hasan Kaplan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pamukkale University 1996-01-01
Series:Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences
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Online Access:http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/pajes/article/view/5000090079
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Summary:The great portion of Turkey is in the earthquake zone. In the last three years, 13 March 1992 Erzincan and 1 October 1995 Dinar earthquakes have occurred. Some important economical and vital loses after these earthquakes showed that the buildings had not been built according to the related standards. Many masonry and reinforced concrete buildings in Dinar were damaged by the earthquake of 6th Richter magnitude. In this study Dinar earthquake and damaged buildings are taken into consideration. The investigations and suggestion arc presented.
ISSN:1300-7009
2147-5881