For fast development of the region after Van and Erciş earthquakes; a seminar was held regarding “ Durability In Concrete, High Quality Concrete Techniques, Alcali Silica Reaction (ASR) In Concrete And Prevention Methodologies As Well As Fortification Against Earthquake” on 15.06.2012 in Vatso conference hall under main sponsorship of Gökçenay Group and with participation of esteemed lecturers from faculties of civil engineering of Istanbul Technical University and Van Yüzüncü Yıl University and Epo Yapı Kimya specialized in earthquake fortification-concrete technologies. The seminar held with broad participation was attended and supported by Mr. Zafer Coşkun, Van Deputy Governor and he made a speech emphasizing that we all must act responsibly not to face such disasters and we can surmount them by adaptation of the latest developments in science and technology to construction industry as well as benefits of continuity of such seminars. Mr. Yunus Gökçenay, Chairman of Board of Directors of Gökçenay Group, who made opening speech, stated that Gökçenay Group spared no sacrifice and provided service to local community since the first day of this upsetting event experienced in the region and sustains works for fast reconstruction of Van and surrounding as soon as possible and they will continue to support such seminars and conferences. Esteemed spokespersons taking the floor thereafter provided significant information to the participants on the following issues in short:
Bekir Pekmezci, ITU Faculty of Civil Engineering; provided information on durability in concrete and high quality concrete placing techniques and pointed out that our buildings may be settled safely upon compliance with concrete placing technology in the region from now on.
Mucip Tapan, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Civil Engineering; stated that especially the ones involved in concrete industry must pay much attention to the issue of Alkali silica arising from aggregate, which is one of the main materials of concrete, and provided solution methodologies in case of occurrence of such problem.
Ertan Karakaş, Epo Yapı Kimya; gave examples of works of fortification against earthquake of bridges, viaducts and tunnels in Istanbul in corporation with Gökçenay group and stated techniques developed by benefiting from international standards (FEMA-ACI) on fortification issues. He emphasized that works must be made based on Turkish earthquake regulation in Van and application must be made under control of competent authorities and engineers.