A Methodology for Post-Earthquake Damage Investigation and Safety Assessment of Buildings in Romania, in Euro-Mediterranean and Worldwide Context

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The aim of this paper is to present the new methodology for emergency investigation of post-seismic safety of buildings and framework solutions for intervention, enforced in 2007 by the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Housing – MDPWH, Romania. The quick inspection is followed by a rapid evaluation, based on specific criteria and record forms, with application of four types of coloured placards, in view of building usability. The emergency intervention measures for safety of living inside buildings include techniques and drawings for provisional shoring and/or local repair. Specific requisites for management of logistics and informatized data bases, for local types of structures and materials, are given in the methodology. The experts, engineers and inspectors are appointed by MDPWH, being registered and trained by the inspectorates for constructions and/or local authorities, not volunteers. The Romanian approach is basically close to USA, ATC 20, but it takes into account the local seismicity, as well as the specifics of local buildings. The Japanese idea of using specific pictures that explain correspondence between damage and labelling was used, while the USA - California pre-certification approach and the New Zealand management of operations were adapted to local conditions. The further use of the methodology is discussed in the international context, and in Europe the framework of EUR-OPA Major Hazards Agreement and with reference to the recent experience of Italy, Turkey and Greece.

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