Abstract

Two major earthquakes struck Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, with magnitudes of Mw 7.7 and Mw 7.6, resulting in both loss of life and significant economic damage. This article focuses on the results of field investigation in the Hatay region by focusing on the damage and causes of failures in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Furthermore, pulse components of the ground motions for both earthquakes which are characterized through a multi-pulse decomposition method are presented. The results are important in terms of preventing the damage and collapse of the structures for future earthquakes.

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