The article titled “Comparative Seismic Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Varied Geometry of Structural Members,” authored by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Reshad NOORI, Chair of the Civil Engineering Department, has been published.
The study examines how the geometry of structural members influences the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete buildings. Eight different reinforced concrete building models with varying beam, column, slab, and shear wall configurations were developed and analyzed. The seismic performance of these models was evaluated according to the 2018 Turkish Seismic Code using dynamic analysis procedures implemented in SAP2000.
The analyses focused on key parameters including shear forces, inter-story drift ratios, natural vibration periods, and displacement demands. The findings indicate that even minor geometric modifications in structural elements can significantly affect the stiffness, ductility, and overall seismic response of a building.
The department congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Reshad NOORI on this valuable scientific contribution and wishes him continued success in his academic research.
