Email Updates RSS
Search
Iranian Earthquakes Prompt Upgraded Seismic Codes

Earthquakes in Dubai: Are Buildings Safe?

By IGI Global on Jul 10, 2013
Contributed by Nathan Laird, Discipline Manager

People poured into the streets of Dubai after buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure when two earthquakes shook Iran in April. One registered a 6.3 magnitude. Dubai officials got the necessary push to update building requirements in regards to the seismic code, which has been under review since 2009.

According to a BBC report, Dubai’s new regulations will require buildings between 5-10 floors to withstand 5.5 on the Richter scale and buildings with more than 10 floors to withstand 5.9 on the Richter scale. These new regulations will add to roughly a 5-10% increase in concrete strength within buildings, and will also increase the total cost of new building construction between 2-3% for a 10-20 story building.

Many companies with longstanding buildings have consulted with firms to evaluate the safety of their structures. Going forward, buildings will be required to comply with the new seismic code and to implement control systems. Some of these measures are suggested in the IGI Global title Design Optimization of Active and Passive Structural Control Systems, edited by Nikos D. Lagaros (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), Vagelis Plevris (School of Pedagogical & Technological Education, Athens, Greece) and Chara Ch Mitropoulou (National Technical University of Athens, Greece). This publication includes research topics such as Earthquake Engineering and Tuned Mass Damper, and logistics such as Vibration Control, Variable Stiffness Systems, and Seismic Damage Identification,with a focus on design optimization of active and passive control systems.

Design Optimization of Active and Passive Structural Control Systems is an outstanding tool to assist in the implementation and development of engineering that will help not only Dubai, but also other countries and cities in earthquake-prone areas, raising structures that can withstand natural disaster. The value of research in evaluating and developing earthquake-strong structures is immeasurable; it is knowledge that directly saves lives. With resources such as this, we can learn together and collaborate to build a more stable future.

To read more about research in earthquake safety – among other current issues – check out the wide variety of scholarship and research available on InfoSci®-OnDemand which allows full-text searching through our entire collection of thousands of research articles, book chapters, and teaching cases. Start your search today.
Browse for more posts in:
Environmental, Agricultural, and Physical SciencesEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringSurveys, Measurements & Response SystemsSustainable DevelopmentBooks & E-BooksChaptersEvents & CollaborationsMiddle East & Africa

No comments Comments

Log in or sign up to comment.
Be the first to comment!

More from IGI Global

May 2, 2024 Who will Win the AI Chat Wars?
Google has recently introduced its new Gemini platform, which competes with OpenAI's ChatGPT. This platform promises to provide real-time chat with advanced algorithms to meet the increasing demand for instant AI interactions.
IGI GlobalRead More
Computer Science and Information TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceBooks & E-BooksResearch Trends
Apr 25, 2024 How AI Changes the Game with Targeted Advertising and Rapid Upscaling
How can advertisers possibly keep up with billions of unique individuals on the planet? Enter artificial intelligence.
IGI GlobalRead More
Business and ManagementMarketingBooks & E-BooksResearch Trends
Apr 23, 2024 Participate in the IGI Global Annual Academic Publishing Trends & Open Access Survey 2024
In its second year, the IGI Global Annual Academic Publishing Trends & Open Access Survey 2024 seeks to create a realistic outlook on problems faced by the academic community and their potential solutions.
IGI GlobalRead More
Resources for LibrariansResources for ResearchersOpen Access
Apr 18, 2024 Uniting Nations with Multinational Electronic Health Records to Stop Lassa Fever's Pandemic Threat!
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in Lassa fever cases in Nigeria, emphasizing the urgent need for containment measures.
IGI GlobalRead More
Medical, Healthcare, and Life SciencesHealthcare Information SystemsBooks & E-BooksResearch Trends
Apr 16, 2024 IGI Global Announces the 2024 Journal Reviewers Award Winners
IGI Global congratulates the winners of this year's Journal Reviewer Award
IGI GlobalRead More
JournalsAwards & RecognitionOpen Access
Apr 15, 2024 What Defines Authorship and Who Should Be Included in a Manuscript’s Byline?
For decades, academic publishing has been plagued with discrepancies surrounding authorship of scholarly research...
IGI GlobalRead More
Books & E-BooksAcquisitions
Apr 15, 2024 Doody’s Selects IGI Global Books for Special Topics List
Two IGI Global publications have been recognized by Doody's for their excellence and niche topic focus.
IGI GlobalRead More
Medical, Healthcare, and Life SciencesMedia and CommunicationsBooks & E-BooksAwards & Recognition
Apr 11, 2024 Technology is Making Disparities Worse
Digital Inclusion Week underscored the urgent need for a national digital equity plan in the US due to disparities in internet access and digital skills.
IGI GlobalRead More
Apr 8, 2024 Nearly 90% of IGI Global’s Frontlist Books Now Indexed in Scopus
The majority of IGI Global's books Frontlist is now indexed by Scopus. Learn what this prestigious recognition means for the publisher and the experts behind these books.
IGI GlobalRead More
Books & E-BooksAwards & RecognitionReviews & Indexing
Apr 4, 2024 Navigating Neglected Maintenance and Safety Risks of Flight Travel
A United Airlines Flight 837 bound for Tokyo from San Francisco could not take off due to a mechanical issue.
IGI GlobalRead More
Business and ManagementComputer Science and Information TechnologyScience & EngineeringHospitality, Travel & Tourism ManagementAerospace EngineeringBooks & E-BooksResearch Trends
First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  ... Next Last