The TÜBİTAK-supported project titled "Building Behavior in Earthquakes: Material Strength and Ground Effect," led by Dr. Mehmet Uğur Yılmazoğlu, a faculty member of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Kastamonu University, began with an opening program. 

The TÜBİTAK-supported project titled "Building Behavior in Earthquakes: Material Strength and Ground Effect," led by Dr. Mehmet Uğur Yılmazoğlu, a faculty member of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at Kastamonu University, commenced with an opening program. 

At the opening held on April 7, 2026, in the Cemil Meriç Hall of our university's Central Library, the first speech was delivered by the project coordinator, Assist.Prof.Dr. Mehmet Uğur Yılmazoğlu. 

Assist.Prof.Dr.  Yılmazoğlu emphasized the importance of raising earthquake awareness given Turkey's location on active fault lines, noting that while earthquakes are natural events, their impacts can be reduced through proper engineering practices. He also provided information about the event's content and thanked those who contributed. 

Speaking at the opening, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Küçük stated that the earthquakes on February 6 once again clearly highlighted Türkiye's earthquake reality. Stating that the concept of disaster is not limited to earthquakes alone and that different types of disasters, such as fires, floods, and droughts, also affect social life, Prof. Dr. Küçük emphasized that the preparation, planning, and measures taken for disasters are decisive in reducing the impacts before and after the disaster.

Within the framework of the TÜBİTAK-supported program aimed at reducing earthquake risks, ensuring safe building design, and scientifically addressing ground behavior, theoretical and practical training in earthquake engineering, earthquake-resistant building design, ground-structure interaction, and assessment of earthquake damage is included. 

During the four-day event, participants will receive comprehensive content on building behavior under earthquake impact, the effects of soil properties on building safety, and current approaches, delivered through lectures, seminars, and practical sessions.