The Role of Social Interaction in Safety Culture: Promoting Safe Behaviors through Effective Work and Collaboration

Abstract

This study emphasizes the critical importance of selecting and using earthquake-resistant building materials to ensure the safety of structures and minimize their environmental impacts. First, earthquake-resistant building materials are defined, and then, how these materials can be evaluated in terms of sustainability criteria is discussed.

 As a result of the February 6, 2023 earthquake, structural structural design damages and the causes of destruction and heavy damage in terms of building materials were examined in the context of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes in Turkey. In this context, the study tried to analyze the reasons behind the collapse of the buildings depending on their type. This analysis is based on the results of reports prepared and published by various institutions and organizations, earthquake reports, and literature reviews. The information obtained has been compiled using original and academic language, and the aim is to provide an in-depth understanding of the causes and types of structural damage.

Finally, practical recommendations are presented to promote the sustainable use of earthquake-resistant building materials. This study aims to empower the construction industry with guidance on the selection and use of building materials, ensuring a balance between sustainability and safety.