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Turkey advances earthquake resilience through AI and new decision support systems
Turkey is advancing various technological and academic initiatives to improve earthquake preparedness and resilience, particularly in the Izmir region.
way the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality is developing the İZMİR-SAFE system, a GIS-based decision support platform. This system analyzes building damage, road accessibility, and infrastructure such as water and sewage to model potential earthquake scenarios and refine emergency response plans. Additionally, a comprehensive Earthquake Master Plan is being coordinated by Dokuz Eylül University to create a long-term roadmap for urban resilience.
Academic institutions are also contributing through advanced research. Yaşar University is utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to create high-resolution seismic hazard maps, combining classical engineering models with AI to better understand local soil variations. Meanwhile, engineering students from Katip Çelebi University achieved international recognition by winning first place at the EERI SDC 2026 competition in the United States for their innovative earthquake-resistant building design.
Experts emphasize the critical role of early warning systems, which can provide vital seconds to trigger automated safety protocols for electricity and gas infrastructure. These efforts aim to shift focus from reactive post-disaster response to proactive risk reduction and urban planning.
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Dokuz Eylül University · Earthquake Engineering Research Institute · Hasan Emre Demirci · Izmir Katip Celebi University · Katip Çelebi University · Portland · Sismik Takımı · Yaşar University · İzmir · İzmir Metropolitan Municipality
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The competition, known as the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Seismic Design Competition (EERI SDC 2026), was held in Portland, Oregon, from July 13 to 17. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Sismik Takımı, composed of civil engineering students from Izmir Katip Celebi University, won first place in an international earthquake-resistant structure design competition. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] This is the first time a Turkish team has won the championship in the history of this competition. gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The project involved testing multi-story building models on a shake table that simulates real earthquake accelerations. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The team designed an innovative damper to reduce earthquake accelerations and forces on the building's structural elements. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute has been organizing this international competition for 23 years. gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Judging criteria included damper design, numerical modeling predictions, cost analysis, architectural aesthetics, and proposal presentations. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The winning team outperformed 49 universities participating from around the world. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr