This technology, which is placed under the foundation in some buildings and saves many lives, needs to be used more widely throughout the country and the world.
Making buildings earthquake resistant If this technology had been used more frequently in our country years ago, the suffering of the earthquake would not have been so intense today.
Used in the world for years, placed in some buildings in our country. “seismic isolators” It has the feature of absorbing the shaking caused by the earthquake.
Seismic isolators placed under reinforced concrete shears and carrier columns reduce the effect of the earthquake by sliding to the right and left during the earthquake.
The isolator system under load prevents the shaking that the upper floors will feel. up to 80% can reduce. This prevents damage to buildings.
The energy created by the earthquake by damping In addition to preventing the building from being damaged, it also minimizes the dangers that may occur due to the falling of furniture and fixtures.
Insulators are checked in two stages before being placed on the columns.
Prototypes subjected to very difficult loadings; It has a vertical loading capacity of 2,000 tons and a horizontal loading capacity of 200 tons. Thin rubber sheets and steel plates are produced by layering.
Thanks to the rubber layers, it is resistant to ozone, harmful ultraviolet rays, various pollutants, chemicals, rust and moisture. Thus, material deterioration that may occur over time is prevented. up to 60 years It also has durability.
The use of this system in hospitals with 100 beds or more has been mandatory since 2013 in Turkey.
Besides We are unique in the world in this regard. These seismic isolations are located under the hospitals built in the 1st and 2nd earthquake zones.
As for the cost… It varies between 5% and 10% for multi-storey buildings. It may differ according to the number of insulators used, its size and various parameters.
Resources: Earthquake Isolation, Technological Isolator Systems
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