Building Strengthening and Retrofitting

Building strengthening and retrofitting is the process of enhancing the structural integrity and resilience of existing buildings. This is done to ensure their ability to withstand various natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods. Strengthening measures may include adding additional support elements, such as braces or columns, reinforcing existing structural elements, or improving the connections between different parts of the building. Retrofitting, on the other hand, involves upgrading the building's systems, such as electrical, plumbing, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, to meet current safety and efficiency standards. These measures not only improve the safety of the building and its occupants but also increase its lifespan and reduce maintenance costs in the long run. Description not clear.

Selected projects

• Development of Effective and Economic Strengthening Methodologies for Medium Damaged Buildings after Earthquake, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization (Directorate General of Construction Works), Project Director, 2021.

• Earthquake strengthening analysis of the buildings (6 structures) within the BOTAŞ Ceyhan Terminal in accordance with Turkish Earthquake Code (TEC 2018), Petroleum Pipeline Company (BOTAS), Project Director, 2021.

• Earthquake strengthening, retrofitting and maintenance-repair projects of the dining hall building within the BOTAŞ Ceyhan Terminal in accordance with Turkish Earthquake Code (TEC 2018), Petroleum Pipeline Company (BOTAS), Project Director, 2021.