Sinanjan Ozicher, head of the Izmir Branch of the Geophysical Chamber, noted that many visually strong structures are under threat of destruction due to the "resonance" that occurs during tremors in the earth's crust.
The specialist warned that it is necessary to be puzzled as soon as possible by conducting a risk assessment of construction. Recalling the deaths of tens of thousands of citizens as a result of the earthquakes in Kahramanmarash on February 6, 2023; but not very long ago, on October 30, 2020, many buildings in Izmir were damaged due to the notorious resonance, especially in the Bayrakli area. Although then there were, fortunately, a minimum of casualties.
"The 5 000 or 10 000 lira that should be paid for the risk assessment is no more valuable than a human life." he stressed. Explaining that experts have a technique that allows us to determine for certain whether a building will "resonate" in the event of an earthquake, and whether these fluctuations will be normal for it - that is, not causing consequences.
The expert recalled that in Hatay, Iskenderun and Antakya, even newly built buildings collapsed - no later than 6 months after commissioning. Which leads to serious thoughts.
So, the homeowners themselves - current and potential - should first of all be puzzled by checking apartments for the risks of building construction. However, there is no clear amount for such a service: its cost depends on the height of the floor of the building, the area and the location of the load-bearing structures. The radar method used clearly "displays" the type of foundation - whether there is a pile foundation in principle - its depth, location, diameter and equipment. We leave the interpretation to the civil engineer whether this building will be durable or not, whether there is a need for performance or not.
It is also possible to detect cracks and fractures in the columns and beams of the supporting structure that are not visible to the naked eye.
Recall that the February earthquake has already cost Turkey $150 billion.