The use of seismic isolators in the construction of buildings in Turkey

We have already written a post about the quality standards of building construction in Alanya. Today we want to talk about seismic isolators, the topic of which has been actively discussed on the web in recent days. There are 10 companies in the world that produce seismic isolators and one of them is located in Turkey. This is their website https://www.tis.com.tr /, where you can get acquainted with the list of objects erected using seismic isolators. In most cases, these are hospitals, factories and other institutions located in earthquake-prone regions.
The chief engineer of the company Uğurcan Ozçamur gave an interview in which, among other things, he spoke about the feasibility of using seismic isolators during construction.
"Of course, in earthquake-prone areas affected by the earthquake, it is necessary to build reliable earthquake-resistant houses, but this does not mean that all of them should be built using our technology. For each project, its own way of strengthening the structure is selected, depending on its location, number of floors and other characteristics. There are several technologies for strengthening buildings that are as reliable as seismic isolators, and in many cases even more suitable for the implementation of a particular project. The thoughtless use of seismic isolators in construction does not guarantee 100% safety at all," said Uğurcan Ozçamur.