Determining the Efficiency of Rapid Damage Assessment Studies after the 6 February Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes

Authors : Gülşah Karataş, Özlem Demirkan

Pages : 407-421

Doi:10.30785/mbud.1481053

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Publication Date : 2024-07-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Referred to as “the disaster of the century”, Kahramanmaraş earthquakes have exposed the significant seismic vulnerability of many buildings in Türkiye. The February 6, Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, which are the focus of this study, had a very wide impact area, and high intensity, and the limited number of expert teams, resulted in insufficient damage assessment studies. This study aims to examine the suitability of the RYTEİE method for application in Türkiye and to assess the parameters of the method used during the February 6, Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. Data obtained from damage assessment studies revealed critical issues, such as improper establishment of the relationship between buildings and the ground, non-compliance with relevant regulations, and a lack of adequate inspection. Accordingly, the necessity of interdisciplinary cooperation for all structures was emphasized in the study. Considering the earthquakes that cause loss of life and property, this study aims to contribute to the literature.
Keywords : Kahramanmaraş depremleri, hasar tespiti, RYTEIE yöntemi, değerlendirme formu