... performance, during refurbishment. The research aims to investigate the potential for enhanced flexural strength and toughness in concrete beams, which may be required for change of use of buildings, where loadings may be subject to change. Buildings in earthquake zones may also benefit from additional...

...Tugba İnan; Koray Korkmaz Purpose The purpose of this research is to show significant points which can be used in the architectural design process by investigating the basic principles of earthquake resistant design (ERD) in a deductive format and to contribute to the architectural perception...

... at: raimundo@dec.uc.pt © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Facades Buildings Earthquakes Risk assessment Portugal The University of Coimbra, in Portugal, is involved in several projects concerning a better knowledge of the old urban centre of the town and the promotion of its...

...Stephen Brown; Jaime Horta‐Rangel; Socorro Carmona; Victor M. Castaño Purpose Earthquakes can produce important damage in civil infrastructure, including buildings and bridges, representing an important impact on the economy of many countries. The damage is particularly severe when the dominant...

... disasters, the 2003 Bam earthquake presented windows of opportunity for disaster mitigation, risk preparedness, physical planning, and socio‐economic and cultural developments. The earthquake damaged a significant part of the historical areas of the city and created an opportunity for developing a resilient...

... by earthquakes, such as power plants, fire stations, historical monuments. 2. Type II structures: used for large crowds, such as stadiums, theatres, schools. 3. Type III structures: occupied by the public and to be used for offices, housing, hotels and industrial facilities. 4...

... caused by tsunamis and prompts the construction industry into taking appropriate and timely action to ward off what can be an extremely threatening event to both lives and properties. Tidal waves Earthquakes Natural disasters Contingency planning Construction industry Singapore...

...Ali Mehrabian; Achintya Haldar Purpose Some lessons learned from post‐earthquake damage survey of structures affected by the Bam earthquake of December 26, 2003 in Iran are encapsulated in this paper. The Bam earthquake caused catastrophic structural damage in the region. Design/methodology...