A scientific conference on designing high-rise buildings in seismic areas was held today in Tashkent with the participation of international experts. The event focused on proposals aimed at strengthening seismic safety measures.

On-site studies were conducted with the involvement of specialists from state design institutes. Based on the research findings and analysis of seismic activity across regions, a set of proposals was developed to improve the existing safety framework.

“Our country is undergoing fundamental changes in the high-rise building design and construction”, said Azizbek Nurmirzayev, Head of Department at the Research Institute for Technical Regulation and Standardization under the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Communal Services. “Uzbekistan is located in a seismically active region. A new regulatory document on the design of high-rise buildings has been developed in our country, and urban planning norms regarding construction in seismic zones are already in effect. According to the new regulations, buildings up to 12 stories high may be constructed in seismic zones. The construction of buildings exceeding 12 stories is planned to be carried out based on special technical requirements. Based on research results and international best practices, amendments will be made to regulatory documents related to seismic risk assessment. International experts, local builders, architects, and contracting organizations thoroughly reviewed the new regulatory framework. All parties involved unanimously approved the document”.

The conference participants also addressed the role of hybrid seismic isolation systems in the design of high-rise buildings in seismically active regions and innovative approaches to ensuring the dynamic stability of structures. Participants exchanged views on adapting international experience to local conditions, optimizing seismic resistance assessment methods, and analyzing the advantages of modern construction materials.

Shakhnoza Mamaturopova, UzA