A Proposal For The Establishment Of Building Identity Numbers İn Turkey Based On The Performance Of Buildings During Earthquakes;

Abstract

Turkey lies on an active seismic belt with very severe earthquake fault lines that can produce devastating effects. Thus, the country is always in danger of an earthquake. Moreover, due to the unpredictability of the location and time characteristics of earthquakes, there is always a high risk that residences and work environments will be severely damaged. Therefore, the performance of buildings and structures during and after an earthquake is an important evaluation criterion. In this study, the concerns and expectations of users (consumers) concerning the structural strength of their living and working spaces will be examined and evaluated. The technical features of the buildings that define their living and working spaces, and how information regarding their earthquake resistance reaches users, will constitute the essence of this study. Detailed information about the infrastructure needed to create building identification numbers will be provided, and suggestions will be made with respect to the Turkish context. Creating a conscious consumer base and minimizing the destructive effects and loss of life caused by earthquakes are among the aims of these recommendations. © 2021, Ankara University. All rights reserved.