Earthquake Risks in Armenia: Lessons from the Past, Strategies for the Future
Earthquake Risks in Armenia: Lessons from the Past, Strategies for the Future
Abstract:
Armenia’s location in a seismically active region presents ongoing risks to both existing and newly constructed buildings. Historical earthquakes, including the 1988 Leninakan earthquake, have exposed structural vulnerabilities that continue to threaten building safety today. Many older structures suffer from non-ductile materials, poor connection details, weak diaphragms, and inadequate construction quality factors that severely limit seismic resilience. In some areas, ground shaking has exceeded design-basis levels, further amplified by local soil conditions. This lecture will examine Armenia’s seismic history, the performance of buildings during past earthquakes, and practical strategies to reduce future risks. Following the presentation, a roundtable discussion will be held with members of the ASOF Seismic Safety Committee.
Armen Minassian
Architect, Urban Planner
Specialist in Architectural Design for Earthquake-Resistant Buildings
Assistant Professor and Advisor for International Affairs
NUACA – National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia
Aff. M. ASCE, M. EERI, Aff. Int. M. RIBA, M AESA-NE
Panelists:
Armen Minassian
Marco Brambilla
Shahen Akelyan
Ara Sargsyan
Dr. Armen Martirossyan
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