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Disaster Resilient Buildings in Urban Regeneration

measures such as fire alarm systems, fire fighting equipment and emergency
exits are also important components of disaster-resilient structures. Disaster-
resilient buildings also have other advantages, such as energy efficiency and
environmental sustainability. Properties such as insulated walls, energy-saving
lighting systems and solar panels reduce the energy consumption of structures
and minimize their environmental impact.
3.2. Structural Design and Material Selection Factors

Structural design is a factor affecting the resilience and performance of
structures against disasters. Using the right design principles allows structures
to bear the loads effectively and be resilient to disasters such as earthquakes,
storms. The selection of material is of critical importance for the durability and
safety of structures. Building materials should have properties such as high-
strength, ductility, fire resistance. For example, steel structures can behave
more ductile against earthquake effects. Structural design and material
selection should take into account the factors such as local disaster risks,
climatic conditions and the structural requirements of the region. For instance,
buildings constructed in an area with high risk of flooding should be designed
as to resist this risk. Computer-aided design and simulation methods play
an important role in the process of structural design and material selection.
These methods provide optimal design and material selection by analyzing
the behavior of structures.

3.3. Current Methods and Technologies in the Design of Disaster-Resilient
Buildings

High-performance building design is used as an approach for disaster-
resilient buildings. This approach involves designing the structures according
to specific performance goals and using appropriate analysis and simulation
methods to achieve these goals. Advanced calculation methods and simulation
techniques play an important role in the design of disaster-resilient structures.
Structural analysis software, dynamic analysis, liquefaction analysis, resistance
analysis techniques etc. help to understand how structures will behave in case
of a disaster.
Advanced materials and building systems are among the current
technologies used in designing the disaster-resilient buildings. For example,
carbon fiber reinforced composite materials and ductile carrier systems
display better performance against disasters by increasing the durability of
structures and their ability to absorb energy.

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