Comparison of Turkish Earthquake Code (CED) 2007 with Eurocode 8 in reinforced concrete buildings in respect of cost estimation

In this Master?s thesis 2007 Turkish Earthquake Codes and Eurocode 8?s design rules are examined and these two codes are compared with each other in terms of cost according to the results of a three and five storey concrete building.This document consists of six chapters. Chapter one is the introduction part and the aim of this work and basic information is given.In the second chapter, general principles and rules for the design of earthquake resistant buildings using both Eurocode 8 and Turkish Earthquake Codes are examined. The topics explained as headlines here are; principles of performance, spesific precautions in design procedure, ground conditions, the effect of earthquake, classes and factors of importance.In the third chapter, general rules for the design of earthquake resistant structural systems are mentioned. The types of structural irregularity are mentioned and calculation methods for modelling and analyzing is told.In the fourth chapter, special design rules for concrete buildings are examined. The rules for high ductility elements are examined seperately for both regulations.In the fifth chapter, the structure of a three and five storey concrete building?s analysis is made by using Sta4-Cad computer programme and the results are evaluated in terms of cost.In the sixth and last chapter, the costs calculated for both codes are compared and as a result suggestions are presented.