Research Insight: Earthquake Resistant Structures in Construction Sector

Abstract

It is normally unpredictable to reckon uncertain seismic activity, but hopefully advanced Earthquake warning systems have been developed that can provide regional notification of an earthquake in progress, that provide timely alerts to the mass but before the ground surface has begun to move, potentially allowing people within the system's range to seek shelter before the earthquake's impact is felt. More to the plate is the attempt to create earthquake proof structures for buildings. Disasters are unexpected events which have adversely affected humans since the dawn of our existence. In response to such events, there have been attempts to mitigate devastating effects of these disasters. Results of such attempts are very encouraging in developed countries but unfortunately and miserably poor in developing countries including ours. Earthquakes are one of the nature’s greatest hazards on our planet which have taken heavy toll on human life and property since ancient times. The sudden and unexpected nature of the earthquake event makes it even worse on psychological level and shakes the moral of the people. Man looks upon the mother earth for safety and stability under his feet and when it itself trembles, the shock he receives is indeed unnerving.