Determination of Earthquake Performance of Existing RC Building According to FEMA-356 and TBEC-2018.

Mohamed Omar Hirabe; Elif Boru

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Determination of Earthquake Performance of Existing RC Building According to FEMA-356 and TBEC-2018.

Authors:

Mohamed Omar Hirabe | Elif Boru

Publisher:

Bingol University

Main Topics:

Gemi İnşaatı

Journal:

Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.90-100

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359138

pISSN:

2149-6366

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Abstract:

 Turkey, with a high concentration of active fault lines, has experienced numerous earthquakes, highlighting the need for seismic safety. In recent 30 years, Turkey has faced a significant number of major earthquakes, causing considerable loss of life and property. The 06.02.2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes highlighted the severity of seismic activity, emphasizing the need for earthquake-resistant building design and retrofitting of buildings that do not meet modern standards. This ensures resilience and reduces economic losses in the face of earthquakes. This study evaluates the earthquake performance of an existing G2 reinforced concrete RC structure using static pushover analysis, following the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-356 and Turkish Building Earthquake Code TBEC-2018 regulations. The structural model was created using the buildings existing design projects cross-sections and reinforcement data. Section capacities and nonlinear behavior characteristics were defined according to both FEMA-356 and TBEC-2018 codes. The analysis was conducted using SAP2000. The results from both TBEC-2018 and FEMA-356 were compared. The target displacements for both codes were calculated, and the damage distributions in structural elements were compared and presented in a numerical graph.

 Turkey, with a high concentration of active fault lines, has experienced numerous earthquakes, highlighting the need for seismic safety. In recent 30 years, Turkey has faced a significant number of major earthquakes, causing considerable loss of life and property. The 06.02.2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes highlighted the severity of seismic activity, emphasizing the need for earthquake-resistant building design and retrofitting of buildings that do not meet modern standards. This ensures resilience and reduces economic losses in the face of earthquakes. This study evaluates the earthquake performance of an existing G2 reinforced concrete RC structure using static pushover analysis, following the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-356 and Turkish Building Earthquake Code TBEC-2018 regulations. The structural model was created using the buildings existing design projects cross-sections and reinforcement data. Section capacities and nonlinear behavior characteristics were defined according to both FEMA-356 and TBEC-2018 codes. The analysis was conducted using SAP2000. The results from both TBEC-2018 and FEMA-356 were compared. The target displacements for both codes were calculated, and the damage distributions in structural elements were compared and presented in a numerical graph.

 Turkey, with a high concentration of active fault lines, has experienced numerous earthquakes, highlighting the need for seismic safety. In recent 30 years, Turkey has faced a significant number of major earthquakes, causing considerable loss of life and property. The 06.02.2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes highlighted the severity of seismic activity, emphasizing the need for earthquake-resistant building design and retrofitting of buildings that do not meet modern standards. This ensures resilience and reduces economic losses in the face of earthquakes. This study evaluates the earthquake performance of an existing G2 reinforced concrete RC structure using static pushover analysis, following the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-356 and Turkish Building Earthquake Code TBEC-2018 regulations. The structural model was created using the buildings existing design projects cross-sections and reinforcement data. Section capacities and nonlinear behavior characteristics were defined according to both FEMA-356 and TBEC-2018 codes. The analysis was conducted using SAP2000. The results from both TBEC-2018 and FEMA-356 were compared. The target displacements for both codes were calculated, and the damage distributions in structural elements were compared and presented in a numerical graph.

 This study evaluates the earthquake performance of an existing G2 reinforced concrete RC structure using static pushover analysis, following the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-356 and Turkish Building Earthquake Code TBEC-2018 regulations. The structural model was created using the buildings existing design projects cross-sections and reinforcement data. Section capacities and nonlinear behavior characteristics were defined according to both FEMA-356 and TBEC-2018 codes. The analysis was conducted using SAP2000. The results from both TBEC-2018 and FEMA-356 were compared. The target displacements for both codes were calculated, and the damage distributions in structural elements were compared and presented in a numerical graph.

Article Details

Determination of Earthquake Performance of Existing RC Building According to FEMA-356 and TBEC-2018.

Authors:

Mohamed Omar Hirabe | Elif Boru

Publisher:

Bingol University

Main Topics:

Gemi İnşaatı

Journal:

Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.90-100

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359138

pISSN:

2149-6366

Existing RC Building

Seismic Performance

Pushover Analysis

FEMA-356

TBEC-2018Existing RC Building

Seismic Performance

Pushover Analysis

FEMA-356

TBEC-2018

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Article Details

Authors: Mohamed Omar Hirabe | Elif Boru

Publisher: Bingol University

Main Topics: Gemi İnşaatı

Journal: Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.90-100

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001359138

pISSN: 2149-6366

Issues

Authors:

Mohamed Omar Hirabe | Elif Boru

Publisher:

Bingol University

Main Topics:

Gemi İnşaatı

Journal:

Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.90-100

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359138

pISSN:

2149-6366