Earthquake-resistant Houses Research Articles

Knowledge, Preparedness, and Practices of Lanna People for Earthquake-Resistant Housing in Active Fault Zones of Northern Thailand

An earthquake shakes the earth’s surface, causing structural damage to buildings, houses, bridges, and highways. Analyzing the earthquake resistance of buildings and Lanna traditional houses in Northern Thailand's active fault zones can mitigate these consequences. This study aimed to: 1) assess the earthquake resistance of buildings and Lanna traditional houses in these zones, and 2) examine the knowledge, preparedness, and practices of Lanna people regarding earthquake-resistant housing. The results revealed that 1.80% of buildings and Lanna traditional houses were not strong enough to withstand earthquakes. However, Lanna people in active fault zones demonstrated a high level of knowledge, preparedness, and practice in earthquake-resistant housing. Lanna traditional houses often use locally available materials like wood, leaves, stone, and bamboo, which are flexible and resilient during earthquakes. These materials are more sustainable than modern construction materials due to their lower environmental impact and cost-effectiveness. Engineers play a crucial role in ensuring homes are earthquake-resistant while preserving the cultural and historical essence of Lanna Thai architecture. By integrating modern engineering practices with traditional design elements, they create homes that are both safe and culturally significant.

Analysis of the Application of Ferrosement Method to Earthquake-Resistant Houses Affects Cost

In the context of building earthquake-resistant houses, the use of ferrosement technology can be an effective solution to face unique environmental challenges. The sustainability, strength, and earthquake resistance provided by ferrosement make it an attractive option in an effort to improve the quality and safety of buildings in areas prone to earthquakes. This study will use a comparative method to analyze the cost needs of building earthquake-resistant houses using Ferromen technology. The total cost of materials for ferrosemen houses with type 7 x 6 amounted to 69,783,571,131. The use of ferrrosemen technology in home construction offers significant cost efficiency potential compared to traditional construction methods. This is mainly because the raw materials used in fermenting, such as local soil and fiber, are generally more affordable and widely available. 2. Focus on Strength Ferrocement technology focuses strength on the foundation of the house which uses an inverted T foundation with woven concrete iron, which is much stronger than the river stone foundation. Although further research and local adaptation are still needed, the use of ferrrosement technology is promising as a more economical alternative in house construction. This can be a sustainable solution to improve access to affordable housing for people in various regions, especially in developing countries. However, it is important to consider factors such as soil conditions, climate, and availability of local resources in effectively implementing this technology.

Cost Estimation Analysis of Construction Projects on Simple Earthquake-Resistant Houses

Earthquakes are natural disasters that often hit Indonesia, causing various losses in human life, including damage to homes and places to live. Therefore, the importance of building earthquake-resistant houses cannot be ignored. The research aims to obtain a comparison of the estimated cost of a type 36 simple house construction project, by considering the comparison between conventional structures and structures that are strengthened to resist earthquakes. The data used involves working drawings, technical specifications, and work unit price analysis (AHSP) based on PUPR Ministerial Regulation No. 8 of 2023 and a list of unit prices for wages and materials for work in the Public Works and HSBGN sector for the 2022 fiscal year in the city of Padang. The cost estimation results show that for a simple house with a conventional structure, the construction cost is IDR 243,000,000, while for a simple house with earthquake-resistant reinforcement, the cost reaches IDR 251,800,000. This additional cost was caused by strengthening work on foundations, columns and beams, walls, and trusses. Even though there was an increase in costs of around 3.63%, this result can be a consideration for the community. It is important to realize that with relatively small additional costs, people can increase safety and comfort in building construction. The results of this research can be a strong basis for stakeholders in the construction and policy fields to consider safety and comfort as the main factors in developing housing infrastructure.

OVERVIEW OF UNDERSTANDING AND PREPAREDNESS FOR EARTHQUAKES IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Knowledge of disaster mitigation is the most essential component and a key factor for preparedness. The possessed knowledge typically influences attitudes and concerns, fostering readiness to anticipate disasters. Vocational High School students should be informed about the various disasters that frequently occur in their areas, as well as the procedures to face sudden disasters. The significant loss of lives and various damages to buildings and facilities in the vicinity underscore the need for a deeper examination of mitigation efforts. The objective of this study is to assess the level of understanding and preparedness of Vocational High School students regarding earthquake natural disasters. The research method employed is quantitative, with descriptive statistics as the analytical technique. The instruments used include test instruments and non-test instruments utilizing Google Forms to collect data from several Vocational High Schools in various cities in DKI Jakarta, Sukabumi, and Tangerang. The research findings reveal that 42% of students are unaware of earthquake disaster mitigation measures. Additionally, 69% of students lack knowledge about minimizing damage from earthquakes in terms of building construction. Furthermore, 65% of students are unfamiliar with images related to earthquake-resistant construction. Moreover, 52% of students still do not know the local earthquake resilience features of earthquake-resistant houses. Lastly, 52% exhibit a panicky attitude, hastily evacuating buildings during an earthquake. The conclusion drawn from this research is that the knowledge of Vocational High School students regarding earthquake disasters and their mitigation measures is still low.

The Analysis of Understanding in Seismic – Resilient Infrastructure Planning in Vocational Student’s Civil Engineering

The analysis of understanding in Seismic-Resilient Infrastructure Planning among vocational students in civil engineering is indispensable for multifaceted reasons. This study employs a questionnaire validation test as a means of data collection, utilizing questionnaires to gather information. Simple random sampling was applied to select respondents from Medan State Polytechnic students in their 5th and 7th semesters. The questionnaire is designed to assess students' knowledge of earthquake-resistant infrastructure planning. The research is structured into three segments, focusing on the understanding of earthquake resistance management, structural earthquake resistance, and infrastructure earthquake resistance. The aspect of management seismic resilience understanding ranges from 3.22% to 9.65%. The highest understanding is observed in the awareness of quality control activities, the fifth assessment (9.65%). The lowest understanding is in reduce errors in the implementation of earthquake-resistant construction, the nineth assessment (3.22%). The aspect of structure seismic resilience understanding ranges from 2.78% to 9.48%. The highest understanding is observed in threaded reinforcement, the fourth assessment (9.48%). The lowest understanding is in earthquake-resistant house construction, the seventh assessment (2.78%). The aspect of infrastructure seismic resilience understanding ranges from 5.57% to 15.83%., The highest understanding is observed in earthquake-resistant foundations, the second assessment (15.83%). The lowest understanding is in post-disaster assessment approach, the fifth assessment (5.57%). These percentages likely represent the level of comprehension or proficiency of students in each respective aspect, with higher percentages indicating a better understanding. It is crucial to analyze these results collectively and over time to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in the seismic resilience education provided to vocational civil engineering students.

FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GFRP-POLYURETHANE COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANELS FOR EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT BUILDINGS

Todays modern house walls use a lot of fabric panels that have good insulating properties, are energy-saving, and are easy to clean and sterilize so the room becomes healthier. These insulator panels are also widely used for earthquake-resistant houses because these materials are light and do not break easily. These panels are often also referred to as composite sandwich panels. The properties of this composite sandwich panel depend on the behavior of the two face layers of the composite material and the lightweight core material as the filler component. This research focuses on fabricating and characterizing sandwich structure glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites filled with rigid polyurethane foam. The main objective of this study is to observe the effect of the amount of epoxy resin as a binder between the GFRP face layer and the polyurethane core material on mechanical strength, such as tensile strength, flexural strength, and compressive strength. The test results showed that the maximum mechanical strength was in sandwich panels with the epoxy composition of 2.5 kg/m2 panels, with a flexural strength of 3.68 MPa, compressive strength of 15.53 MPa, and tensile strength of 0.175 MPa. The polyurethane core material is the most fragile part of the composite sandwich panel.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR POST-EARTHQUAKE COMMUNITY HOUSES IN NORTH LOMBOK REGENCY IN 2018

Data published by the Government of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province in 2021, the progress of earthquake-resistant house construction in Lombok Utara Regency until July 9th, 2022, has completed 41,750 heavily damaged houses, 1,029 moderately damaged houses and 298 lightly damaged. From the data, there are still 9,040 houses whose physical progress is still in the implementation stage. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of rehabilitating and reconstructing the community houses post-Lombok Earthquake in 2018. The research method used in this research is a descriptive quantitative method with a purposive sampling technique. The research variables were taken from Perka BNPB No. 11 Tahun 2008 and adjusted with existing research objectives. The variables were Program Readiness, Program Planning, Program Implementation, and Program Monitoring and Evaluation. The sample in this research was 100 respondents from the earthquake-affected Lombok 2018 community who received earthquake-resistant house assistance and facilitators who assisted in the housing construction. Data collection in this research was conducted in Lombok Utara Regency through questionnaires, observations, and interviews. The data analysis used in this research was using the Likert scale. The research results show that the Post Disaster Community House Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program in Lombok Utara Regency 2018 has run quite effectively. The average analysis of effectiveness using the Likert scale yields 66.83% for program readiness, 71.60% for program planning, 71.4% for program implementation, and 69.53% for program monitoring and evaluation. The average effectiveness rate produced in this research was 69.84%.

UPAYA MITIGASI BENCANA GEMPA BUMI MELALUI SOSIALISASI KONSTRUKSI RUMAH TAHAN GEMPA DI DESA BANTARWANGI PROVINSI BANTEN

Indonesia is the country that most often experiences earthquakes. Earthquakes can cause damage to buildings and cause fatalities. One of the causes of earthquakes comes from erupting volcanoes. In the Banten region there is an active volcano, namely Anak Gunung Krakatoa located in the Sunda Strait. Through community service activities in Bantarwangi village which is approximately 50 KM from the location of Krakatoa mountain tributaries, it must be carefully considered to reduce casualties. The purpose of this activity is to provide counseling in the form of socialization of Earthquake Resistant House construction to the community for earthquake mitigation. The results of counseling in the form of questionnaires are a benchmark for partners' understanding that as many as 75% realize that comfortable and safe housing is an important factor, especially in earthquake-prone areas such as Bantarwangi village

Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Ban Bekas sebagai Pondasi Tahan Gempa di Desa Jenggala, Kabupaten Lombok Utara

Jenggala Village is one of the villages in North Lombok Regency that was affected by the 2018 Lombok earthquake. Most damage to buildings and houses was caused by noncompliance with earthquake-resistant building standards. As the lower structure, the foundation is essential to distribute the structure's load, preferably given a layer that dampens vibrations. Used tires are an alternative material that can reduce seismic vibrations and be used as an earthquake-resistant house foundation. This community service project aims to raise public awareness about earthquake-resistant houses by using used tires as a foundation to reduce seismic vibrations. The methods used in this service activity are the lecture approach, discussion, question-and-answer sessions, and demonstrations with the foundation model made from used tires. The approach used is a participatory approach that is oriented towards efforts to increase community participation. The preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the evaluation stage are the activity stages. Based on the results of the community service activities, it was shown that the participants understood the training material for making earthquake-resistant foundations from used tires because the material was easy to obtain and very easy to manufacture. Partners have high motivation to participate in training. They are willing to share the training results with other community members so that using used tires as earthquake-resistant house foundations can support the post-earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction process in all earthquake-affected areas in North Lombok Regency.

Penyuluhan dan Pelatihan Konstruksi Rumah Tahan Gempa kepada Tukang Bangunan di Desa Buwun Mas, Kecamatan Sekotong, Kabupaten Lombok Barat

The threat of an earthquake can occur anytime and anywhere. In 2018 the island of Lombok was shaken by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale at a depth of 15 km. One of the areas that were quite badly affected by the quake was Sekotong District, Buwun Mas Village, and West Lombok Regency. Records of damage to the local village government show that 45% of residents' houses were heavily damaged, 30% were moderately damaged, and 2% were lightly damaged. This service aims to provide education and training on the construction of earthquake-resistant houses based on the latest SNI seismic regulations for Buwun Mas Village builders to reduce risk due to earthquakes. The method used is to provide counseling and training to the masons and chief masons in the village of Buwun Mas. This activity was held on Saturday, 4 June 2022, and ran smoothly and in an orderly manner; during the implementation of the community service activities, the partners, in this case, the Buwun Mas Village government, the leaders and occupants of the Zainul Hafidz At-Taufiq Islamic Boarding School and the builders in Buwun Mas Village were very enthusiastically participated in counseling and training activities on earthquake resistant housing construction. This can be seen from the total number of participants reaching 54 people. This counseling and training activity is only for education and to increase the knowledge of the artisans in the village of Buwun Mas, Sekotong District.

ANALISIS FAKTOR PENYEBAB MASYARAKAT LAMA MEMBANGUN RUMAH BERBENTUK PERSEGI PANJANG DAN KESESUAIANNYA TERHADAP PRINSIP RUMAH TAHAN GEMPA

As an earthquake prone area, building earthquake-resistant houses is a basic necessity for Bengkulu Province residents. The simple symmetrical house plan provides better structure to withstand earthquakes. Batu Kuning is a village located in Ulu Manna District, South Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province. This village is a village that was affected by the earthquake in 2000 and 2007, as well as other earthquakes, although the impact was not as big as the two earthquakes. In the event of the earthquake, several houses were not heavily damaged or destroyed so they are still inhabited today. Observations made by the author found a tendency for the shape of the house to be simple, symmetrical and tend to be rectangular. The research method was carried out by distributing questionnaires to respondents with a total of 26 samples. The results of the questionnaire were processed and analyzed using the SPSS Version 26 program, which included data validity and reliability tests. The results obtained showed 26.72% in strength and resilience factors, 25.63% in economic and cost factors, 25.63% in construction factors, and 22.02% in customs and environmental factors. The dominant factor is the construction factor, with an indicator that the construction of a rectangular house is easier to work on. The suitability level of old people's houses with the principle of earthquake-resistant houses shows that 73.08% uses a continuous river stone foundation with a depth of more than 45 cm. 92.31% of the old community house structure in Batu Kuning Village, Ulu Manna Subdistrict, using wooden columns and beams. The use of lightweight (zinc) roofs is in accordance with the principles of building earthquake-resistant houses.

UPAYA PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA BARANG MILIK NEGARA BERUPA ASET TANAH PASCA GEMPA LOMBOK 2018 MELALUI PENDEKATAN PERSUASIF BERBASIS HAK ASASI MANUSIA [THE EFFORTS TO SETTLEMENT OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE FORM OF LAND ASSETS POST THE 2018 LOMBOK EARTHQUAKE THROUGH A PERSUASIVE-BASED HUMAN RIGHTS APPROACH

The 2018 Lombok earthquake caused great damage and loss to the community and the government, one of which occurred in Dusun Lias, Desa Genggelang, Kecamatan Gangga, Kabupaten Lombok Utara where there was a dispute over state property in the form of land assets. This study aims to explore the root causes of disputes over state property in the form of land assets and describe the steps for resolving state property disputes through a human rights-based persuasive approach. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach, meanwhile, data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study show that the root cause of disputes over state property in the form of land assets originates from the occupation by the local community and the 2018 Lombok Earthquake damaged their homes and then BNPB provided assistance with Earthquake Resistant Houses but the land used was not legally owned. Meanwhile, the dispute resolution steps are carried out through mediation techniques with a persuasive approach while still prioritizing the fulfillment of human rights.

INCREASING THE RESILIENCE OF THE COMMUNITIES OF KABANDUNGAN VILLAGE AND BARUJAMAS VILLAGE PADALUYU VILLAGE, CUGENANG SUB-DISTRICT, CIANJUR REGENCY THROUGH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT BUILDINGS AND POST-EARTHQUAKE AQUAPONIC FARMING

Padaluyu is one of the villages in Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency. Padaluyu Village has an area of approximately 595,110 ha. Currently, in the Padaluyu village area, Kampung Kabandungan RT 04/RW 03, Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency, there was an earthquake of Mw 5.6 on Monday, November 21, 2022. This event has resulted in damage to residents' houses, infrastructure, and residents' agricultural land. The purpose of this activity is to provide assistance to increase the resilience of the people of Kabandungan village and Barujamas village, Padaluyu village, Cugenang sub-district, Cianjur district through the reconstruction of earthquake-resistant buildings and post-earthquake aquaponic farming training. Improving the understanding of earthquake-resistant buildings is carried out through the presentation of earthquake-resistant building materials and visual simulations. Aquaponic farming training is carried out by exposing aquaponic farming material, making aquaponic buildings and installations, and practicing aquaponic farming. The result of this activity is that the people in RT 03 RW 04 and RT 03 RW 07 gain increased knowledge and understanding about the construction of earthquake-resistant housing which can be applied in the construction or repair of post-earthquake residents' houses. Residents' understanding of modern agriculture using the aquaponic method increases and residents can practice aquaponic farming by utilizing their yards to meet their food needs for vegetables and side dishes. The Head of Padaluyu Village hopes that this training can motivate the community to build houses and make very good use of vacant land.

Builder's Competency Improvement About Simple Earthquake Resistant Houses in Blang Pulo Village, Lhokseumawe City

The Indonesian region has a very high seismic intensity. Its geographic location is on three active tectonic plates, namely Indo Australia, Eurasia and the Pacific and is part of the circum Pacific belt, a series of volcanoes (ring of fire) that reaches 40,000 km in length, causing Indonesia to be frequently hit by tectonic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. . Incident after incident seemed to alternately hit various regions in Indonesia. An earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 on the Richter scale followed by a tsunami wave devastated the Aceh region in 2004. Another major earthquake occurred in Jokjakarta in 2006, which was followed by dozens of earthquakes in various regions in Indonesia. The most recent event was an earthquake with a magnitude of 6, 6 on the Richter scale in Banten on January 14 2022 which is reported to have damaged more than 3000 buildings. Simple houses are the group of buildings that most often experience collapse, heavy damage and minor damage.
 This community service activity will try to improve the ability of builders in five villages around the Malikussaleh University campus on simple earthquake-resistant housing technology. Efforts to increase these competencies will be carried out through theoretical explanations using examples and drawings, which will then be followed up with direct practice of making key components that have a major influence on the ability of buildings to withstand earthquake loads.

Typology of post-disaster relief houses in Palu and Sigi, Central Sulawesi

It has been five years since the earthquake disaster followed with tsunami, liquification, and landslide in 2028 in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. There are several varieties of house designs due to different type of disasters, locations, and donors. This study objective is to collect the house designs and evaluate it through typology analysis. Qualitative approached was conducted by field observation to redraw the house and taking pictures for analysis. Total five types of relief houses observed from all the different types of disaster. Most of them are grounded with 36m2 size except one stilt house size is 72m2. The house including two bedrooms and one bathroom but no kitchen. As part of the government innovation of earthquake resistant house named “RISHA”, it is compulsory to use it if the reconstruction source was government fund. From five houses sample, three of them used RISHA while the rest are RIKO and the other one is using conwood panel wall. The main problem found in this house is sustainability issue. As most of the relief house cannot extend using the same structure and materials. Designed for one story only, it is challenging for them to add space with limited land.

Disasters and Evaluation of Tenants not Included in Vulnerable Population Groups in Türkiye Based on Housing-Oriented Real Estate Phenomenon

In the New Urban Agenda, also included tenants as vulnerable population groups. Tenants, who have no place in academic studies and disaster exposure legislation in our country, are defined as one of important as they take on an equal role in the process and are not excluded from the process for any reason. In housing-oriented disaster management, it is possible to ensure that not only The owners but also The tenants are involved in the process to support the process. By knowing the adaptability and resilience of a property to disasters, when housing costs are also taken into account, renters can reflect the restrictions of laws and regulations in their preferences, maximizing the benefit. In this study, it is the evaluation of the analysis whether tenants are willing to pay for the anti-seismic safety measures in the context of housing safety following the legal provisions contained in the anti-seismic legislation. In addition, the effects of regional seismic risk in Türkiye and of earthquake resistant houses on the rental housing market pricing were investigated.

Steel fiber reinforced concrete wall-slab joints subjected to cyclic loading

Study of steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) as a construction material has increased significantly in recent years. This is attributed to the benefits that steel fibers provide to concrete, such as the increase of strength and deformation capacity. Since SFRC is an attractive alternative to conventionally reinforced walls when building low-rise earthquake-resistant houses, an experimental program of SFRC wall-slab joints was conducted. Quasi-static cyclic reversible loading was applied on two specimens reinforced with a steel fiber dosage of 30 kg/m3, with and without steel deformed bars. Additionally, one benchmark monolithic wall-slab joint, reinforced conventionally using deformed steel bars only, was tested for comparison purposes. A displacement-controlled loading protocol was applied until failure of the specimens was observed. The main objective of these tests was to better understand the load-deformation capacity of wall-slab joints reinforced with steel-fibers. The performance of the tested specimens was assessed in terms of evolution of cracking patterns, failure mode, hysteretic response and stiffness and strength degradation. Results showed that an adequate combination of steel fibers and deformed steel reinforcement can lead to a satisfactory behavior of wall-slab joints, equivalent to those reinforced solely with deformed steel bars; while using only steel fibers can lead to smaller resistance and deformation capacity (about 60% that of the benchmark specimen). For the three tested specimens, the failure mechanism was dominated by flexural deformation at the slabs, close to the wall heel, where damage tended to be concentrated. A significant pinching behavior was seen in the hysteretic curves of the specimens. Stiffness degradation of the wall-slab joints was similar for the three specimens and it was directly related to the inter-story drifts demanded on them. Significant reductions were seen, with values as low as 20 and 10% of the initial stiffness, for inter-storey drifts of 0.002 and 0.01, respectively. Strength degradation was significant when only fibers where used, and small when they were combined with deformed bars.

Disaster Mitigation Policy by The Government Of Bima In Realizing A Disaster Resilient City

The purpose of this research is to describe the local government policies in realizing Bima as a Disaster Resilient City and to describe the form of disaster mitigation policies by the Bima government in realizing a Disaster Resilient City. Research method of this research is normative-empirical legal research (Mix Methods), using a statutory approach (Statute Approach), and a conceptual approach, the type of data used is secondary data and is supported by primary data. The result shows that the disaster mitigation policy efforts developed by the Bima City government are in the form of Structural (Physical) Mitigation, drainage systems, retention dams, construction of retaining dams, making check dams, dams, earthquake-resistant house river embankments. Non-Structural (Non-Physical) Mitigation legislation, training, socialization. The policy forms of the Bima Government indicate that a Regional Regulation is made which includes the establishment of development policies that pose a risk of disaster, disaster prevention activities, emergency response and rehabilitation. In addition, other policies are 7 priority Regional Resilience Index (IKD) and 71 Regional Resilience Index Indicators in 2020/2021. The usefulness of this research is academically, this research is expected to be useful for further researchers as well as the development of legal science in the future, practically, this research is expected to be a reference for further researchers and the Government in particular in studying how disaster mitigation policy arrangements by Bima Government in order to realize Disaster Resilient City. The authenticity of this research lies in the regulation of disaster mitigation policies, as far as the authors search that the policies carried out by the City government already exist, but in the post-disaster period, those who have conducted research on other objects. Therefore, it is considered important to do research.

Organized self-help housing in Pachacútec, Peru: Training women's groups in earthquake resistant housing construction

Ciudad Pachacútec is a suburban development scheme north of Lima, where deficiencies were great from the start. The main problem was the population’s safety in the sandy and arid urban landscapes, which are prone to earthquakes. The main objective of the NGO Estrategia - together with the municipality of Ventanilla - was to provide the self-builders with technical and organizational knowledge to improve housing quality. The NGO has developed effective programs to support women's groups in building earthquake-resistant houses. The result was that building materials were produced locally by households that were also trained in construction technology. Some families working together in groups, were able to start businesses. The developed model for earthquake resistant housing in New Pachacútec is effective and can be used in other areas alongside Peru’s Pacific coast, that are prone to earthquakes.

Pengembangan kapasitas kelompok kerja tukang bangunan dalam membangun rumah sederhana tahan gempa di Kecamatan Muara Satu, Kota Lhokseumawe (Builder capacity development for build a simple earthquake resistant house in Muara Satu Sub-District, Lhokseumawe City)

The purpose of this service is as an effort to improve the skills and social status and welfare of construction workers in Muara Satu Sub-District, Lhokseumawe City. Methods as well as provide basic education about how construction works in order to obtain information and understanding about simple earthquake-resistant house construction work. Stage while improving work group skills. builders in constructing building structures that meet the requirements of earthquake-resistant simple houses. The method of implementing the activity begins with site observation and licensing, participant recruitment and training implementation. To measure the success of the training, a pre-test and post-test were conducted in each material session. Based on the results of the activities that have been carried out, it is known that participants gain an increase in understanding of up to 40% after the training and are expected to be a provision for craftsmen in carrying out their profession. In conclusions, that the training went well and provided an increase in the knowledge of construction workers in terms of building simple earthquake-resistant houses. Partners must to understand the material provided in order to be a skilled builders.