Seismic Assessment of Electrical Equipment in Power Substations: A Case Study for Circuit Breakers

BARAN E.

Turkish Journal of Civil Engineering, vol.36, no.1, pp.123-130, 2025 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Civil Engineering
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.123-130
  • Keywords: electrical equipment, Seismic assessment, seismic qualification
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Remarks are provided on the paper “Seismic assessment of electrical equipment in power substations: a case study for circuit breakers” by Kaatsız et al. on how allowable stresses are determined for steel framing members forming the support structure as well as the connection elements used in various parts of electrical devices.