Earthquakes can be devastating – to life, to infrastructure, and to property. However, we must realize that an earthquake only becomes deadly when buildings collapse! If we could construct buildings that remained structurally sound during a seismic event devastating large-scale loss could be prevented.

Building practices and high quality materials can be used together to construct structures that do not collapse during earthquake – guaranteeing safety to life and property.

Here is a look at some of the essentials for constructing an earthquake resistant building –

Follow Seismic Design Principles

Earthquake resistance starts on the architect’s design table – they need to keep design factors such as torsion, damping, ductility, strength and stiffness, and the building configuration in mind while designing the structure. These design elements must be considered extra carefully while building in a seismic zone – for example, while building in Central India (parts of which falls into seismic zone III) using earthquake resistant (Bhookamp Rodhi) TMT bars can give ductility AS WELL AS strength to a building.

Adding Seismic Design Devices

If the building under construction is a large, multi-storied structure then one way to ensure seismic resistance is to introduce design elements such as shear walls, braced frames, base isolation and energy dissipation devices.

Selecting and Using High-Quality Materials

The building is only as good as the materials that go into it. In an RCC structure, one of the most critical factors to enhance seismic resistance is to use high-grade TMT bars. TMT or Thermo Mechanically Treated bars are manufactured using the unique German CRS process, which ensures that the outer part of the TMT bar is extra strong while the inner core remains ductile. This dual structure gives the TMT bars an ability to withstand the rigours of a seismic event.

Conclusion

Earthquake resistance is all about giving the building an ability to bear sideways movement and loads. Generations of architectural experience have developed many design devices and strategies to do so, but regardless of how a building is designed or constructed the common underlying earthquake resistance factor come primarily from high-quality TMT steel bars.

With a ductile core and intrinsic seismic resistance ability, Bhookamp Rodhi TMT bars are the foundation that every building needs. If you are looking to start a construction project in Central India, then do get in touch with our dealers. Moira Sariya, based in Indore, is a reputed manufacturer and seller of TMT bars with 3 decades of proven expertise in steel manufacturing.

At Moira Sariya, we use the German CRS technology to manufacture our TMT bars and supply them in several grades (Fe-500, Fe-500 D, Fe-550, and Fe-550 D as per IS Code) ranging from 8mm to 40mm diameter. Just call our dealers to find out what suits your building requirements!