Turkey earthquake: UK engineers investigate ‘inferior’ building materials - BBC News
A team of structural and civil engineers from the UK is currently en route to the earthquake zone in Turkey. Their main objective is to investigate why so many buildings have collapsed during the recent earthquake. This study is crucial as Turkish engineers on the ground have already confirmed that inferior building materials were used in construction.Once the team arrives, they will conduct their research, and aim to produce a report within a few weeks. Their main focus will be on improving seismic safety measures for future construction projects in the area. It is essential to construct buildings in earthquake zones that can survive the effects of an earthquake. Building resilience should be the baseline for any construction project in an earthquake-prone area.The report will contain valuable information on building in earthquake zones. This study will provide insight into how to construct safe buildings in areas that are at high risk of seismic activity. Through this investigation, it is hoped that such devastation will not be witnessed again.
