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Apr 26, 2012
Overview of Regional Seismicity and Structural Evaluation and Criteria of Structural Upgrade
Authors: Emmanuel E. Velivasakis and John AbruzzoAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Structures 2001: A Structural Engineering Odyssey
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As a consequence of the recent Izmit Earthquake (August 1999), the builder/operator of the International Terminal at the Ataturk International Airport desired to increase the performance level for operation of the terminal after seismic activity. The LZA Technology, a division of the Thornton-Tomasetti Group Inc., provided a solution that incorporated a unique blend of column jacketing and roof isolation. This paper presents the upgrade.
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© 2001 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Airport terminals
- Earthquake engineering
- Earthquake resistant structures
- Earthquakes
- Engineering fundamentals
- Geohazards
- Geotechnical engineering
- Infrastructure
- Roofs
- Seismic effects
- Seismic tests
- Structural control
- Structural engineering
- Structural health monitoring
- Structural systems
- Terminal facilities
- Tests (by type)
- Transportation engineering
- Transportation management
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Emmanuel E. Velivasakis
P.E.
Senior Vice President and Principal, LZA Technology, a Division of the Thornton-Tomasetti Group Inc., 641 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10011
John Abruzzo
P.E.
Associate, LZA Technology, a Division of the Thornton-Tomasetti Group Inc., 641 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10011
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