Turkey is a country located in an earthquake zone, as highlighted by Prof. Dr. Kaya. He emphasized the importance of being prepared for earthquakes, stating that earthquakes are dynamic events that release energy suddenly, causing vibrations. Kaya also stressed the importance of measuring the strength of structures to determine their earthquake resistance without causing any harm to columns, beams, or walls.
According to Kaya, it is possible to measure the earthquake resistance of structures without damaging any columns, beams, or walls. He emphasized the need to live in earthquake-safe structures and to build roads, bridges, dams, and similar structures that have undergone proper engineering work. Kaya explained that it is essential to inspect the buildings we live in by using techniques such as ground penetrating radar, electrical resistivity, and ultrasonic methods to visualize the reinforcement of columns and beams in the structure.
Prof. Dr. Kaya stated that the inspection studies on structures serve as a guide for civil engineers in their work. He highlighted the importance of the information obtained from the inspections in showing the condition of a building before a potential earthquake. Kaya emphasized the need to identify any issues, especially in the reinforcement parts of structures, to compare the obtained information with the original state of the structure. The information about whether the structure has undergone corrosion, bending or twisting of reinforcement, and the presence of moisture in columns and beams is conveyed to civil engineers to determine the safety of the structure.
Kaya warned about the importance of paying close attention to moisture in buildings, as it can cause the reinforcement in columns and beams to rust. He explained that when reinforcement rusts, its strength decreases, making it easier for the building to break or bend when sudden energy from an earthquake is released. Therefore, Kaya emphasized the significance of addressing the issue of moisture in structures to maintain their strength and resistance to earthquakes.
