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The Delhi Earthquake Safety Initiative for Lifeline Buildings aims to improve seismic
safety in India by building capacity to undertake seismic assessment and retrofit projects.
In order to accomplish this goal, GeoHazards International (GHI) is taking an experience-based,
hands-on approach, pairing highly regarded and experienced US practitioners, from the private,
public, academic, and non-governmental sectors, with local Indian counterparts to transfer
knowledge and arrive at locally appropriate solutions. The vehicle for this approach is the
seismic retrofit of selected lifeline buildings (i.e., important facilities) in Delhi. A peer
review panel comprising Indian and American experts provides technical expertise and mentoring
to local engineers and officials responsible for carrying out the retrofit work. The project's
purpose is to provide a model program for seismic evaluation and retrofit which can be replicated
throughout India and other countries.
The buildings being retrofit as part of this project are the Delhi Secretariat, the Delhi
Police Headquarters, Ludlow Castle School, several buildings at Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) Hospital,
and the office complex at 5 Sham Nath Marg. Project buildings house a number of important activities
that will be even more critical following an earthquake. |
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In addition to the Police Department, the Delhi Police Headquarters building houses offices
of key officials in the Delhi Public Works Department, including the Engineer-In-Chief. These
engineers will play crucial roles following an earthquake, such as inspecting buildings for damage,
repairing streets, and restoring utility services.
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