The “II. Earthquake Resistant Buildings Fair and Summit” held at Istanbul Expo Center on 18-21 December 2024 brought together the world of science and industry representatives. Prof. Dr. Fuat Aras, Faculty Member of the Department of Civil Engineering of our University, participated in the event representing IMU in the university's booth and with his presentations.
In the event organized with the slogan “Until there is not a single risky building...”, Prof. Dr. Fuat Aras conveyed to the participants the applications of his academic studies based on Operational Modal Analysis to increase building safety. Prof. Dr. Aras shared important information at the university booth, which attracted great attention during the fair, and he said:
“Our university booth was visited by many participants who showed interest in the subject throughout the fair. These visits provided an important opportunity for me to share information about the correct handling and strengthening of existing structures against earthquake hazard, which is one of the realities of our country. The knowledge gained as a result of my scientific studies plays a critical role in the processes of analyzing and strengthening existing structures and has a practical value. I tried to raise awareness by sharing this knowledge during the event."
Prof. Dr. Aras explained his academic approaches in this field in detail in his presentation titled "Operational Modal Analysis and Its Uses in the Analysis of Existing Structures ” on Saturday, December 21.
While the event drew attention to the issue of strengthening existing structures and increasing resilience against disasters, especially in areas with high earthquake risk such as Istanbul, the activities of our university has created an important awareness in the field.