These resources aim to support homeowners, contractors, and builders in carrying out safe, effective earthquake repairs. They provide actionable information to restore damaged buildings and improve construction quality.
Miyamoto Protek Earthquake Repair Resources
- Repair Guidelines
- Repair Technical Drawings
- Mokhtar and Townhall Meeting Resources
- Light Damage Repair Videos
- Social Media Graphics
Turkey Residential Buildings Earthquake Damage Repair Guidelines
This document provides repair guidelines for common earthquake damage observed in lightly damaged residential buildings. It covers the following types of repairs:
- F1 – Plaster and masonry cracks
- F2 – Plaster and masonry area damage
- A4/B4 – Unreinforced masonry wall damage
- P1 – Minor concrete cracks
- P2 – Minor concrete spalling
For each damage type, the guidelines give step-by-step instructions for repairs to restore the building to pre-earthquake condition. These are intended to support homeowners, contractors, and builders in carrying out safe, effective earthquake repairs.
Please download the guidelines below. Proper implementation of these repair details is crucial for getting displaced residents back into resilient, repaired homes.
Repair Technical Drawings
This resource provides visual drawings and specifications for the earthquake repair types covered in the guidelines. The drawings include details on:
- Materials like mortar, plaster, and reinforcement
- Wall replacements with and without openings
- Anchoring and connections between walls and frames
These drawings aim to support those executing the repairs by providing technical details on how to implement the guidelines. The drawings are key for repairs that follow engineering best practices.
Please browse and download the typical repair drawings below. These will be valuable supplements to the written earthquake repair guidelines.
Mokhtar and Townhall Meeting Resources
Non-structural Unreinforced Masonry Wall Damage (A4/B4)
Download EnglishDownload TurkishPlaster and Non-Structural Unreinforced Masonry (F1 & F2)
Download EnglishDownload TurkishLight Damage Repair Videos
Non-Structural Unreinforced Masonry (English)
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Non-Structural Unreinforced Masonry (Turkish)
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Plaster & Nonstructural Unreinforced Masonry Cracks (English)
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