Journal of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering

Journal of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering

Post-Earthquake Quick Inspection of Damaged Buildings in Bam Earthquake of 26 December 2003

Document Type : Structural Earthquake Engineering

Authors
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Abstract
A procedure developed for quick inspection of buildings in earthquake damaged areas of Bam by a group of volunteer engineers is introduced. The procedure is applied to 550 masonry, steel and reinforced concrete buildings. Distribution and statistics of the buildings characteristics such as their use, number of stories, penthouse and stairs damages, type of material and structural systems and type of diaphragms are determined. The information has provided important data about the design, detailing and construction deficiencies of common types of buildings in Bam.
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Volume 5, Issue 4 - Serial Number 4
Special Issue on Bam Earthquake
Winter 2004
Pages 81-90

  • Receive Date 14 September 2014
  • Accept Date 26 December 2020
  • Publish Date 01 January 2004