The assessment of seismic vulnerability of buildings in seismically active urban areas is of great importance in terms of engineering, economical and social aspects. In this study an analytical procedure has been developed ...

Strong ground motion estimation tools such as empirical ground motion prediction equations rely mostly on recorded data. Good quality strong motion data became available mostly in recent years and are still sparse for near ...

Expansion of scientific methodologies to estimate the probable extents of ground motion effects in earthquake-prone areas is crucial for proper planning, investigation, and design of engineering structures. In this regard, ...

Seismic Isolation Systems are among tools to achieve advanced earthquake-resistant designs, developed in last century. Commonly, the applications are seen in cases which it is aimed to stabilize structures considered to ...

According to results of time dependent probabilistic hazard assessments, The fault segment extending between Gemlik-Bandirma and segment passing through the southern part of Iznik Lake have potentials of producing a magnitude ...