Urban impacts and probable effects of earthquakes on the infrastructure of a megacity, Istanbul

SAMSUNLU A., Tanik A. G., EROGLU V.

International Conference on the Kocaeli Earthquake, İstanbul, Türkiye, 2 - 05 Aralık 1999, ss.175-182 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.175-182
  • İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Within the framework of this paper, first the urban impacts on the existing infrastructure of a megacity, Istanbul is mentioned. Rapid population increase, illegal settlements and illegal urbanisation cause the existing infrastructure to be insufficient. However, great efforts are continuing on completing the infrastructure. Secondly, the probable effects of earthquakes on the existing infrastructure is emphasised based on the extensive experience gained in the last earthquake occurred at Kocaeli. Urgent precautions concerning infrastructure are listed.