Assessment of school buildings for seismic vulnerability

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have initiated a comprehensive assessment of approximately 8,000 educational infrastructures to determine their structural integrity. The primary focus of this initiative is the evaluation of 6,000 school buildings constructed prior to the implementation of the current seismic code. Many of these facilities were built without formal soil studies, raising concerns regarding their stability in the event of an earthquake. This survey aims to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the safety of the school population.