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Construction Engineer/Manager Keramettin Gençtürk from Yapı Güç Mühendislik made a statement regarding the reinforcement to be done in moderately damaged buildings after the earthquake. Civil Engineer/Manager Keramettin Gençtürk stated, “Our country is an earthquake zone. Earthquakes are a law of nature. To avoid being affected by earthquakes, we must make all our structures earthquake-resistant. Our current agenda is to make our structures, which we could not make earthquake-resistant and which were affected by the earthquake, earthquake-resistant. In this process, we must present a unique examination and solution for each structure. Namely, the structure should be examined and analyzed in every aspect, and the conclusion should be: 1- The structure is solid; no action is required, 2- The structure is risky; reinforcement should be made, 3- The structure is not solid; it should be demolished. Today, we want to discuss the evaluation of existing structural systems under the impact of earthquakes and recommendations on strengthening. This includes the rules that must be applied not only to structures classified as moderately damaged, as in Elazığ, but to all existing structures. First, we can classify structures into three categories: A-) Masonry Structures, B-) Steel Structures, C-) Reinforced Concrete Structures. We must determine the capacity of the existing structure's load-bearing system elements. Details and dimensions of the structural element, the geometry and material properties of the load-bearing system, experimental data, determination of the foundation system and soil properties, determination of damage (in structures classified as moderate and light damage), checking its suitability for the project, if any, and determining the level of knowledge of the structure as a result of these data; in other words, determining the limited or comprehensive level of knowledge. Reinforced concrete structures; -Geometry (relief) -Element details -Detection of reinforcement in columns and walls (5% stripping - 20% detection with a device) -Concrete material properties; (at least 3 concrete samples from columns and walls from each floor with core drilling and not less than 3 on the ground floor and 2 from other floors, totaling not less than 9, with 1 core drilling per 400 m2.) -Detections are made in steel structures as in reinforced concrete structures. In addition, 20% of the element details are dimensional checked and welded or Tests are performed by taking samples from bolts. In the determination of masonry structures, survey; element details, slab type, wall connections, beam, and wall material types are determined along with survey rules for reinforced concrete and steel structures. Following all these, damage limits and damage areas of structural elements are determined. As follows; -Limited damage (SH): limited inelastic behavior in the section, -Controlled damage (KH): safe inelastic behavior of the section strength, -Pre-collapse damage (GÖ): shows advanced inelastic behavior in the section. After these determinations, the strengthening criteria of the structure are designed according to the minimum performance targets stipulated in the Turkish Building Earthquake Code for the targeted earthquake performance in existing or to be strengthened structures, and the calculation phase is moved on. Thus, in the strengthening phase of structures; -Remediation of defects that may be caused by earthquake damage -Ensuring continuity by adding new elements to increase earthquake safety are examined. Strengthening Types: -Ensuring the element strength to withstand the earthquake load of column, beam, shear wall joints (Element strengthening) -Increasing the load-bearing system strength and deformation capacity of the structure. Adding new elements to the structure, strengthening the joints, reducing the mass of the structure in order to reduce the effect of an earthquake (System strengthening) 1-) Strengthening of columns; -Reinforc
Drawing attention to the fact that Türkiye is an earthquake zone, Gençtürk said, “Earthquakes are a law of nature. We have to make all our structures earthquake-resistant in order to avoid being affected by the consequences of earthquakes. Our agenda now is to make our structures that we could not make earthquake-resistant and that were affected by the earthquake earthquake-resistant. In this process, we must present a unique examination and solution for each structure. Namely, the structure should be examined and scrutinized in every aspect and as a result, it should be concluded that; 1- The structure is solid; no action is required, 2- The structure is risky; reinforcement must be made, 3- The structure is not solid; it must be demolished. The subject we want to cover here today will be the evaluation of existing building systems under the impact of earthquakes and propositions on reinforcement. This includes the rules that must be applied not only for structures classified as moderately damaged like in Elazığ; but for all existing structures.” Civil Engineer Keramettin Gençtürk continued his explanations as follows; WE CAN CLASSIFY STRUCTURES IN THREE CLASSES: A-) Masonry Structures, B-) Steel Structures, C-) Reinforced Concrete Structures, Our first job starts with getting to know the structure: We must determine the capacity of the load-bearing system elements of the existing structure. The details and dimensions of the structural element, the geometry and material properties of the load-bearing system, experimental data, determination of the foundation system and soil properties, determination of damages (in structures classified as moderate damage, light damage), checking its conformity with the project, if any, and determining the knowledge level of the structure as a result of these data; in other words, determining the limited knowledge level or comprehensive knowledge level. Reinforced concrete structures; -Geometry (relief) -Element details -Detection of reinforcement of columns and walls (5% stripping - 20% detection with equipment) -Concrete material properties; (at least 3 core concrete samples from columns and walls from each floor and taking core samples in increments of 1 for every 400 m2, not less than 3 on the ground floor and 2 from other floors, for a total of not less than 9.) -Detections are made in steel structures as in reinforced concrete structures. In addition, 20% of the element details are dimensional checked and tests are carried out by taking samples from welds or bolts from each steel element. In the detection of masonry structures, survey; element details, slab type, wall connections, bond beam, wall material type are determined along with the survey rules for reinforced concrete and steel structures. Following all these, the damage limits and damage zones of the structural elements are determined. As follows; -Limited damage (SH): limited inelastic behavior in the section, -Controlled damage (KH): safe inelastic behavior of the section strength, -Pre-collapse damage (GÖ): shows advanced inelastic behavior patterns in the section. After these determinations, the reinforcement criteria for the structure are designed according to the minimum performance targets stipulated in the Turkish Building Earthquake Code for the targeted earthquake performance of existing or to be strengthened structures, and the calculation phase is started. Thus, in the strengthening phase of structures; -Remediation of deficiencies that may be caused by earthquake damage -Ensuring continuity by adding new elements to increase earthquake safety is examined. STRENGTHENING TYPES: -Increasing the element durability of column, beam, and wall joints to withstand earthquake loads (Element strengthening) -Increasing the structural system strength and deformation capacity of the structure. Adding new elements to the structure, strengthening joints, reducing the mass of the structure to reduce earthquake effects (System streng
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DOMINATE, ELAZIĞ, EARTHQUAKE, YAPIGÜÇ, NEWS, GOVERNORSHIP, BUILDING REINFORCEMENT, CARBON FIBER REINFORCEMENT, ELAZIĞ EARTHQUAKE | Güçlendirmede uzman firma: Yapıgüç Hüseyin Kabukçu / İnşaat Mühendisi ve Yapıgüç firması yönetim kurulu başkanı Keramettin Gençtürk, Hakimiyet Gazetesi’ne önemli açıklamalarda bulundu
KERAMETTİN GENÇTÜRK OPENED OFFICE IN ELAZIĞ Civil Engineer Keramettin Gençtürk, owner of Yapıgüç Construction Inspection Firm, one of the leading names of city politics, opened an office in Elazığ to repair buildings that were damaged but given a repair report after the earthquake that took place in Elazig province on January 24. Civil Engineer Keramettin Gençtürk, who is familiar with Yapıgüç Building Audit Firm, has been working in the construction sector for many years. Gençtürk, who also made many constructions in our city, opened an office in this city after the earthquake that took place in the province of Van on October 23, 2011. Gençtürk carried out many building inspection projects and construction works in the province of Van. Gençtürk went with this after the earthquake that occurred in Elazığ on January 24 and opened an office. Gençtürk will make new constructions in Elazığ and carry out works to supervise the buildings to be built.
Construction Engineer/Manager Keramettin Gençtürk from Yapı Güç Mühendislik made a statement regarding the reinforcement to be made in moderately damaged buildings after the earthquake. Civil Engineer/Manager Keramettin Gençtürk stated, “Our country is an earthquake zone. Earthquakes are a law of nature. To avoid being affected by earthquakes, we must make all our structures earthquake-resistant. Our current agenda is to make our structures, which we could not make earthquake-resistant and which were affected by the earthquake, earthquake-resistant. In this process, we must present a unique examination and solution for each structure. Namely, the structure should be examined and analyzed in every aspect, and the conclusion should be: 1- The structure is solid; no action is required, 2- The structure is risky; reinforcement should be made, 3- The structure is not solid; it should be demolished. Today, we want to discuss the evaluation of existing structural systems under the impact of earthquakes and recommendations on strengthening. This includes the rules that must be applied not only to structures classified as moderately damaged, as in Elazığ, but to all existing structures. First, we can classify structures into three categories: A-) Masonry Structures, B-) Steel Structures, C-) Reinforced Concrete Structures. We must determine the capacity of the existing structure's load-bearing system elements. Details and dimensions of the structural element, the geometry and material properties of the load-bearing system, experimental data, determination of the foundation system and soil properties, determination of damage (in structures classified as moderate and light damage), checking its suitability for the project, if any, and determining the level of knowledge of the structure as a result of these data; in other words, determining the limited or comprehensive level of knowledge. Reinforced concrete structures; -Geometry (relief) -Element details -Detection of reinforcement in columns and walls (5% stripping - 20% detection with a device) -Concrete material properties; (at least 3 concrete samples from columns and walls from each floor with core drilling and not less than 3 on the ground floor and 2 from other floors, totaling not less than 9, with 1 core drilling per 400 m2.) -Detections are made in steel structures as in reinforced concrete structures. In addition, 20% of the element details are dimensional checked and welded or Tests are performed by taking samples from bolts. In the determination of masonry structures, survey; element details, slab type, wall connections, beam, and wall material types are determined along with survey rules for reinforced concrete and steel structures. Following all these, damage limits and damage areas of structural elements are determined. As follows; -Limited damage (SH): limited inelastic behavior in the section, -Controlled damage (KH): safe inelastic behavior of the section strength, -Pre-collapse damage (GÖ): shows advanced inelastic behavior in the section. After these determinations, the strengthening criteria of the structure are designed according to the minimum performance targets stipulated in the Turkish Building Earthquake Code for the targeted earthquake performance in existing or to be strengthened structures, and the calculation phase is moved on. Thus, in the strengthening phase of structures; -Remediation of defects that may be caused by earthquake damage -Ensuring continuity by adding new elements to increase earthquake safety are examined. Strengthening Types: -Ensuring the element strength to withstand the earthquake load of column, beam, shear wall joints (Element strengthening) -Increasing the load-bearing system strength and deformation capacity of the structure. Adding new elements to the structure, strengthening the joints, reducing the mass of the structure in order to reduce the effect of an earthquake (System strengthening) 1-) Strengthening of columns; -Reinforc
Following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Elazığ on January 24, many buildings in the region, especially in Elazığ and Malatya, collapsed or were damaged. In order to strengthen the moderately damaged buildings and turn them into habitable, risk-free structures, licensed reinforcement companies, with the encouragement of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, have been working in the region for some time and preparing reinforcement projects. A new process has begun following the approval of the projects submitted to the relevant institutions by Yapıgüç A.Ş., whose chairman of the board is Keramettin Gençtürk, Founding President of the Kocaeli Chamber of Civil Engineers, who has played an active role in the strengthening and inspection of the damaged structures in the region following the great Kocaeli earthquake of August 17 and the earthquakes that occurred in Van in 2011. FIRST REINFORCEMENT LICENSES ISSUE FOR ELAZIĞ AND MALATYA PROVINCES Yapıgüç A.Ş. Elazığ-Malatya Regional Manager Gökhan Yılmaz stated, “Our work on the reconstruction of our city and the creation of safe living spaces has been ongoing for some time. Because the Ministry will also provide incentive support to citizens and institutions that will strengthen their structures, bureaucratic procedures were protracted. However, last week, among the reinforcement projects submitted to municipalities and zoning directorates, the reinforcement projects for one facility in Malatya and Elazığ were approved, and project implementation has begun. This is significant because it represents the first reinforcement permits approved in the region, and even in Türkiye, and is a source of pride for our company. We anticipate that future approval processes will be expedited. Remembering that we live in an earthquake-prone area, we recommend that our citizens have their buildings' risk analyzed immediately and, if necessary, contact licensed organizations for reinforcement projects and implementation.”
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Yapıgüç Izmir, Izmir, earthquake, reinforcement, | Türkiye'de İlk Güçlendirme İzin Belgesi Elazığ'da HABER: VEDAT YETİK- 24 Ocak depreminden sonra Elazığ ve Malatya'da orta hasarlı binaların güçlendirilmesine yönelik faaliyetlerde bulunan Yapıgüç A.Ş, Çevre ve Şehircilik Bakanlığı'ndan aldığı lisansla gücüne güç kattı. Türkiye'de sayılı lisanslı firmalardan biri olan Yapıgüç A.Ş, Elazığ'da orta hasarlı yapıların güçlendirilmesi ve ağır hasara dönüştürülmesi işlemlerini başarıyla yürütüyor.
