A Holistic And Integrative Concept For Strong-Motion Records On Constructions Of The URBAN-INCERC National Seismic Network

• Main Authors: Dragomir Claudiu-Sorin, Meita Vasile, Dobre Daniela, Georgescu Emil-Sever, Borcia Ioan-Sorin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Press, Iasi, Romania 2015-10-01
• Series: Present Environment and Sustainable Development
• Subjects: Romanian seismic network; seismic instrumentation; seismic equipment; real-time data transmission
• Online Access: http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/pesd.2015.9.issue-2/pesd-2015-0029/pesd-2015-0029.xml?format=INT

The main objective of the National Seismic Network for Constructions, operated by the National Institute for Research and Development in Constructions, Urban Planning and Spatial Territorial Development “URBAN-INCERC”, is the monitoring of situations generated by earthquakes or other dangerous sources of vibrations induced in constructions on the entire Romanian territory. The NIRD URBAN-INCERC seismic records obtained in-situ and on buildings were and are extremely important for designers, especially in 1977, 1986 and 1990. It is the largest network in Romania, consisting of some 60 digital acceleration recorders distributed in Bucharest and in the country. This network is strategic from the population safety point of view. Due to the specific seismic hazard and vulnerability, our country shall be in preparation for the impact of a possible earthquake, which cannot be predicted in time domain, but it is possible to occur anytime. To prevent and mitigate negative consequences of such an event, urgent actions are required to ensure structural safety. Given the facts, Romania is in a critical time on strategic options regarding the seismic risks.