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EXPERT: SEISMIC RESISTANCE STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION NOT OBSERVED IN SEISMIC ZONES IN ARMENIA
ARMINFO
Wednesday, March 28, 16:30
Armenia is situated in a highly seismic zone and quakes are quite
frequent here. Therefore, the country must implement construction
projects meeting the seismic resistance standards, Gurgen Namalyan,
representative of the Armenian Emergency Situations Ministry
Center for Seismic Resistant Construction, said at the TV Bridge
Yerevan-Moscow-Astana-Kishinev on March 28.
"Unfortunately, seismic resistance standards of construction not
observed in seismic zones in Armenia. These standards require more
area between buildings with wide streets and playgrounds, which would
reduce risks in case of earthquakes," Namalyan said.
He said that a very big number of buildings in Armenia do not meet
seismic resistance standards and the major task of the authorities,
in this context, to fortify those buildings, which will cost tangible
funds to the country's budget. Nevertheless, he said, it is necessary
to continue the necessary measures to bring those buildings in line
with seismic resistance standards and cooperate with the countries
having relevant experience.
From: Baghdasarian
ARMINFO
Wednesday, March 28, 16:30
Armenia is situated in a highly seismic zone and quakes are quite
frequent here. Therefore, the country must implement construction
projects meeting the seismic resistance standards, Gurgen Namalyan,
representative of the Armenian Emergency Situations Ministry
Center for Seismic Resistant Construction, said at the TV Bridge
Yerevan-Moscow-Astana-Kishinev on March 28.
"Unfortunately, seismic resistance standards of construction not
observed in seismic zones in Armenia. These standards require more
area between buildings with wide streets and playgrounds, which would
reduce risks in case of earthquakes," Namalyan said.
He said that a very big number of buildings in Armenia do not meet
seismic resistance standards and the major task of the authorities,
in this context, to fortify those buildings, which will cost tangible
funds to the country's budget. Nevertheless, he said, it is necessary
to continue the necessary measures to bring those buildings in line
with seismic resistance standards and cooperate with the countries
having relevant experience.
From: Baghdasarian