The objective of this study is to develop simple methodologies for the seismic vulnerability assessment and sound, practical and economical rehabilitation techniques for seismically vulnerable buildings in Turkey and Greece. Seismic evaluation and rehabilitation works of the existing buildings necessitate participation of a large number of practicing engineers. However, these tasks require special expertise. Therefore, a major thrust of this project is to develop engineer-training programs to enhance the knowledge of the practicing engineer and to disseminate the findings and the end-results of the proposed research program.

The scope of the proposed study includes only cast-in-place reinforced concrete frames with or without structural walls.