Progress and Development of Kermanshah Province

Progress and Development of Kermanshah Province

Investigation of Seismic Vulnerability of Kermanshah Concrete Schools affected by possible earthquakes

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
10.22034/mpo.2022.349194.1059
Abstract
Iran has witnessed earthquakes in recent decades that have caused numerous casualties and financial losses. In Kermanshah province, the earthquake of November 12, 2017 caused several damages Therefore, compliance with technical criteria and standards in construction is of particular importance. Meanwhile, schools and buildings with educational use are more important due to their large student population. According to the Iranian Earthquake Regulations, the design of this type of building must be such that the safety of residents in the face of severe earthquakes is ensured. In recent years, concrete schools in Kermanshah province have a significant frequency due to economic considerations, availability of materials and proper execution speed. Therefore, considering the importance and frequency of concrete schools in the province, In this study, the structural performance of two repetitive types implemented from these schools under the influence of possible earthquakes in the province is investigated and their vulnerability is assessed by the method of increasing dynamic analysis (IDA). Also, probability failure curves of the studied samples of schools are presented Which indicates the possibility of damage in these schools due to earthquakes of different intensities. The results show that the behavior and vulnerability of this structure is greatly affected by the type of land and the distance of the site from the fault causing the earthquake. This issue can be very useful and effective in selecting appropriate structural systems in future school renovation projects in the province.
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