Evolution of national codes for the design of RC structures in Romania

An Updated Perspective of the Impact of the 1940 Vrancea Earthquake on Design and Construction Practices in Romania

“…All of the above-mentioned studies highlight the publication of the first official seismic design regulations in 1942 [62], which were later modified in 1945 [63] as a direct result of the 1940 earthquake. Even though until 1963, no other official seismic design code was enforced, the earthquake action was considered in the design of many buildings that were constructed in that period [61].…”

“…Starting from the above-mentioned references, newly collected information allows for a better and a more in-depth analysis of this issue. Recently, the evolution of seismic design codes and of the design codes for reinforced concrete (RC) structures in Romania has been analysed in the study by Pavel et al [61]. All of the above-mentioned studies highlight the publication of the first official seismic design regulations in 1942 [62], which were later modified in 1945 [63] as a direct result of the 1940 earthquake.…”