International Journal of Engineering Research and General Science

6-12

Authors: Thamer A N. Alenezi

This paper has been prepared to evaluate whether the design and building codes of earthquakes resistance are used or not being used in Al Mutlaa city. A questionnaire survey has been carried out from a wide range of professional engineering, construction and architecture practitioners operating in Kuwait. The finding from this research revealed that the proper steel/concrete reinforcements are used in all projects of Al Mutlaa city, while the design/building codes of earthquakes resistance are not being used in Al Mutlaa city. The main conclusions from output of the data could help to develop a better understanding of the proper reason for why the design/building codes of earthquakes resistance are not being used in Al Mutlaa city. Keywords:- Steel, Concrete, Design, Building, Earthquake Resistance, Al-Mutlaa City, Kuwait.