Past destructive earthquakes have highlighted the vulnerability of substandard reinforced concrete (RC) buildings that do not comply with seismic design codes. To ensure safety of the occupants and mitigate the losses, these buildings should be urgently retrofitted or rebuilt. This study evaluates conventional retrofitting techniques (integration of new shear walls, and RC jacketing of existing columns), and innovative techniq...

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition and environmental impact of catering menus. In the study, the 30 most frequently prepared lunch menus of a catering company serving mostly factory workers were examined. Nutritional values were calculated using national and international food composition databases, while water and carbon footprints were assessed using established literature benchmarks. The results reveal...