H. Mirzaei Alavijeh - Building and Housing Research Center, Tehran
H. Shakib - Department of Civil Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran

In this study, by reviewing the seismotectonics of Iran an attempt has been made to clarify the strong ground motion characteristics. Since1973, by establishing the Iran Strong Motion Network (ISMN) a considerable number of earthquakes have been recorded.By considering the earthquake characteristics of the strong ground motions the structural damage of some of the typical buildings are evaluated. Finally, the long-term effects of these earthquakes are discussed.

Strong motion network, Earthquake characteristics, Seismotectonic, seismicity