The seismic resistance of ÖKOHAUS GER homes is another undoubtful advantage of our company.
Our country is situated at a high earthquake risk zone and that is why new buildings SHOULD be built by taking into serious consideration all the anti-seismic Euro codes, something which ÖKOHAUS GER homes comply with.
The properly designed homes of ÖKOHAUS GER in conjunction with the proper materials result in their excellent seismic performance thus protecting your family and you from unwanted situations.
The expertise in manufacturing and technology of ÖKOHAUS GER, homes, make and establish them as the first choice for the building of your home.
Seismic resistance experiments on to test platforms
Years of research and development of seismic codes for buildings have shown that homes with wood and much more with Glulam lumber can and exceed even the most demanding requirements of the seismic design.
Having high strength due to the weight of the wood, high energy absorption capacity and ductile behaviour (the ability to be opened to various formats under pressurized traction), have the best seismic performance.
Recent earthquakes around the world have confirmed the superior performance of modern methods of construction Glulam.
You can watch impressive experiments which were conducted in order to test the resistance of buildings to cases of an earthquake.
The first experiment has been done in Kobe City, Japan, on the largest platform for seismic experiments in the world, after research and studies of four years. A full-scale six-floor apartment block from E.P.X. did not only survive an earthquake magnitude of 7.5 Richter, but also escaped with only minor damages on the linings of the plasterboard.
The results were impressive and very helpful for everyone, as well as a documentation for the now safest and most modern building system...
Here are other related experiments, where buildings with other construction materials will test their strength in Richter.
Watch them...
WORLDS LARGEST EARTHQUAKE SHAKE TEST IN JAPAN
ΜULTI-STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING, BUILD WITH STRUCTURAL TIMBER.
Test: 6-storey apartment block from Glulam at 7,5 Richter!
Result:ABSOLUTE SUCCESS
Another confirmation of the good design and the use of appropriate materials to build a home.
STEEL FRAME HOUSE
Test: 4-storey metal apartment block
Result:UNSUCCESSFUL
Total destruction of the building once all support columns were bent. In real-life facts, the building should have been demolished completely.
6 STOREY BUILDING (CONVENTIONAL METHOD WITH CONCRETE AND STEEL)
Test: 6-storey concrete and metal apartment block
Result:UNSUCCESSFUL
Total destruction of the building since all the columns and support beams have been bent and broken. In real-life facts, the building should have been demolished completely.
STRUCTURAL TIMBER FRAME BUILDING
Test: 2-storey home
Result:ABSOLUTELY SUCCESSFUL
The experiment took place in Japan and had twice the intensity of vibration of the Great Earthquake Hanshin-Awaji. The house was built with structural timber.