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Environmental Impact of Earthquake-Resistant Design: A Sustainable Approach to Structural Response in High Seismic Risk Regions

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The ODS demonstrated the optimal structural response, showcasing equal storey drift compared to the EFS, while emitting 38% less pollution. Furthermore, it only induced approximately 5% more pollution than the system with the lowest contamination levels (OFS). This study concludes that earthquake-resistant design has a direct impact on CO2 emissions in the environment. An effective earthquake-resistant response could have lower levels of pollution; therefore, a balance could be achieved between a good structural response with a reduced environmental impact.

Source: Buildings

DOI: 10.3390/buildings14123821

Authors: Alvaro Bohorquez, Esteban Viteri, Edgar Rivera, Carlos Avila

Institutions: National Polytechnic School, Universidad UTE

Language: English

Topic: Seismic Performance and Analysis

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955