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Structural damages of the May 19, 2011, Kütahya–Simav earthquake in Turkey

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  • Nazan Yılmaz
  • Özgür Avşar

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Reconnaissance observations are presented on the building damage caused by the May 19, 2011, Kütahya–Simav earthquake in Western Turkey as well as an overview of strong ground motion data recorded during the earthquake is given. According to Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey, the magnitude of the earthquake is 5.7 in local magnitude scale. Although the earthquake can be regarded as a moderate event when considering its magnitude and strong motion recordings, it caused excessive structural damage to buildings in Simav district and several villages in the near vicinity. During the field investigation, different types of structural damage were observed mainly in the reinforced concrete frame buildings with infill walls and masonry buildings with various types of construction materials. Observed damage resulted from several deficiencies in structural and non-structural components of the buildings. Poor construction materials and workmanship, non-conforming earthquake-resistant design and construction techniques and non-ductile detailing are the main reasons for such an extensive damage, as observed in many past earthquakes in Turkey. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013

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  • Nazan Yılmaz & Özgür Avşar, 2013. "Structural damages of the May 19, 2011, Kütahya–Simav earthquake in Turkey," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 69(1), pages 981-1001, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nathaz:v:69:y:2013:i:1:p:981-1001
    DOI: 10.1007/s11069-013-0747-2
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    1. Ali Ural & Adem Doğangün & Halil Sezen & Zekai Angın, 2012. "Seismic performance of masonry buildings during the 2007 Bala, Turkey earthquakes," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 60(3), pages 1013-1026, February.
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