Technological Solution for Improving Structural Performance and Resilience of Buildings in Seismic Zone

Abstract

Its purpose is to assess novelty materials and technologies to increase the stability of structures in seismo-active zones. The research relates to the post-earthquake requirement for reconstructing structures and infrastructures that could stand the deadly phenomena that have ravaged many parts of the world. New and improved materials were researched and experimented with, including high-performance concrete, FRP or fiber reinforced polymers, self-healing concrete, and hi-tech anchorages. The compressive strength of the reinforced concrete slab was determined through a universal testing machine. In contrast, the tensile strength and % elongation at the Break of FRP were determined using an Instron machine. Data analyses involved variance analysis (ANOVA) and regression to analyze the performance of the used material. The healing efficiency of the self-healing materials, as identified in the study, ranged from 85 percent. 123% to 99. 789%, while the healing time varies between 7-21 days. 123 to 11. 789 days. The observed enhancement of tensile strength of all FRPs under investigation ranged between 180 and 240: 789 and high UV resistance scores with an average of 9. 456. EI-based and PB anchoring systems demonstrated that Von Mises' stress load capacity variations stood between 100. 123 kN to 240. This was 789 kN, while corrosion resistance scores for all the tires examined in this study averaged 8. 567. The breakdown of the cost difference indicated an inconsistency that ranged between N50. 123/kg to N68. 789/kg. From the findings, it is evident that there is an understanding of how the improved materials promoted can improve structural capacity in cases of seismic activity. Therefore, the study offers valuable information on material choice and use while urging building officials to incorporate these components in their codes and standards for constructing earthquake resistant structures in the regions most vulnerable to this phenomenon.