Determination and mapping of the regional earthquake risk distribution of existing reinforced concrete structures in Hafiziye neighborhood of silk road district, Van Province, using computer-aided program

In this study, it precedes the vulnerability analysis for risky and highly risky structures among the building stock in Hafiziye Neighborhood of İpekyolu District, Van Province, against earthquakes. Additionally, it provides a basis for the transformation of structures that may pose potential disaster risks following such studies. Using the street screening method specified in Regulation 6306 on Risky Buildings, reinforced concrete buildings in the examination area of Hafiziye Neighborhood were inspected, and their performance scores were determined using EPA computer-aided software and mapped. There are a total of 334 buildings in the building stock of Hafizye Neighborhood, consisting of 315 reinforced concrete, 3 steel, and 16 rubble structures. Among these buildings, it was determined that: 16% are very safe, 46% are safe, 30% are risky, and 8% are highly risky.