Prof. Ahmed KOUTOUS gives a lecture on earthquake-resistant construction using local materials

As part of the lecture series, the Euromed University of Fes organized a conference under the theme: "Earthquake-resistant construction using local materials: state of play and diagnosis of buildings affected by the High Atlas earthquake". This conference was dedicated to civil engineering students of the Euromed Polytechnic School (EPS), and took place on the UEMF Eco-campus on November 29.

Prof. Ahmed KOUTOUS, PhD Engineer in civil engineering and an eminent specialist in the field, led this conference by highlighting the diagnostic methodology and its implementation, which are crucial elements in the assessment of structures in order to strengthen earthquake-resistant construction. Prof. KOUTOUS also raised the challenges posed by the seismic conditions of the High Atlas region through a state-of-play and stressed the importance of adopting innovative approaches to reinforce existing structures and design new resilient constructions.

This conference thus served as a catalyst for future initiatives aimed at strengthening the safety of structures against seismic risks in areas subject to seismic movements in our country, intended to inspire future civil engineers.