RECONSTRUCTION

Building Codes

Building codes in Iran have shaped up dramatically due to many losses in earth quakes and such. I know this for fact since my brother is head of the engineering committee which has been re writing every single building codes and construction codes in Iran.

For instance, even schools that are old and not up to the code, are being demolished and re built with proper structural codes, otherwise the occupancy permit will not be issued.

As for Bam, the Iranian rescue team response had even amazed the western countries. Is there corruption and mismanagement in public fund? you bet there are, but young Iranian engineers have been putting strong codes for structures for some time now.

If you take a look at the photo #17, the left side wall, you will notice X shaped cross member inside the structure. These X support members which are steel beams, are welded to the vertical steel beams which in turn is welded to horizontal roof support beams, prevent the building from falling  in side way swing in the case of earth quake.

Regards

-YT

Dear professor, have you

Dear professor,

have you ever heard of something called the Marshall Plan, which rebuilt Germany with US dollars? Clearly, that doctorate is not in history, LOL!

You grade in 20th century world history AND relevance to this thread:

You guessed it - 'F'.

See you in summer school, and we will be calling your parents.

Professor of WHAT? (to 'Prof. Abol Danesh')

 Apparently you have nill idea of what happened to Germany. Germany was built by Americans … does Marshall Plan ring a bell?How about in return of all of that money and rebuilding, Germany became a major bastion of the American strategic deterrent to the soviet power? How about Germany's soul being sold?How about the biggest brain drain in the history of mankind?  Have you heard about ‘Project Paper Clip? Before you call yourself a professor …  go back to the elementary school!!! If you want to criticize IRI don’t mix it with Iranians and what happens in that country in terms of achievment.    

Here is a surprise

an excerpt from the 2004 annual report of the international federation of red cross and red crescent societies:

"Two hours after the quake, the first Iranian
Red Crescent (IRCS) teams arrived. The army followed. Around 10,000
seriously injured people were evacuated. Iranian authorities launched
an appeal for international aid and waived visa requirements for
foreign aid workers - unprecedented decisions. But while 34 international
search and rescue teams flew in and found 22 people alive, local
Red Crescent teams saved 157 lives with just 10 sniffer dogs. Neighbours
saved hundreds more. In total, 1,800 aid workers arrived from 44
countries. Some things went wrong. Thousands of victims were too
hastily buried. Competition between the army and Red Crescent flared.
The director for disaster response lacked sufficient authority.

The IRCS divided Bam into 13 sectors, each
'sponsored' by an Iranian province, which would send Red Crescent
members, officials, medical staff, engineers and imams to take control
and offer practical relief. Local 'notables' or 'white beards' helped
organize the community. The sponsorship system attracted considerable
aid, but had its disadvantages too: problems with coordination,
inequality of aid between sectors, and the rotation of Bam's 13
sectors between Iran's 28 provinces, which hampered 'municipal memory'."

fact is, the iranian red crescent society is one of the best in the world.

Peace

Nice job

If the pictures are real, it is impressive.

To be honest, I did not expect this from the criminal Mullahs.

I thought they would take forever to rebuild it and the poor, homeless people would be suffering and move out of the City for good.

Thanks for sharing.

Dear professor, have you

Dear professor,

have you ever heard of something called the Marshall Plan, which rebuilt Germany with US dollars? Clearly, that doctorate is not in history, LOL!

You grade in 20th century world history AND relevance to this thread:

You guessed it - 'F'.

See you in summer school, and we will be calling your parents.

Professor Abol Danesh

You and like you are just pure crazy. You have no concept and can't grasp the real issue. Specially when you compare Germany with Bam, and not Catrina with Bam.

I love it that the Islamic Republic has made a fool of all of those idiots who can't even see the reality when is presented to them by facts.
aaaah, take it all in, noosh e jaan

"Maas Mali"

...as you may all know much of germany was destroyed into the rubble in world war ii but today without access to handsome gas and oil revenue (as well as earthquake donation from all of the world) has emerged as one of the most modern economy on the face of earth--

but here with this cheap form of "banna sazi" it is necessary to level the existing built street and infrasturure to the ground only to rebuild a new one worthy of praise for the modern era of achitectural urban wonders something that the builder of "ark" in the city of bam in their own time dreamed up and then put it into the contrcution of actuality-- by the way they were pround iranians mot cheap contractors who onl looked into their immediate pockets instead of the future possiblities.

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accounting
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Gas revenue
Oil revenue
Earthquake donation money
mineral revenue

My grade for the work done is F.

To SmartAss

She like I are quite amused when we see so much energy spent ALL in vain for publicity in favor of an overly discredited IR by her "Islamist" lovers who constantly praise it, yet prefer to live away from it ... lol

Building Codes

I think that building codes are the key.  Buildings should be built to earthquake standards.  I'm sure the government has it in place in this instance.  Our people, however, are a different story.  They are probably busy trying to figure out who to bribe to get around the codes and save a few bucks. 

Where is LalehGilani

To show us the "30 years of murder and destruction?" Where are those who constantly claim that nothing is improving in Iran? I guess they are in hiding?

To MOSQuE(ITO)

Typical way the IRI "khayeh mals" react. They just can't tollerate/handle opinions opposing theirs. May yóur sort rot in hell so that true Iranians can rebuild a new Iran free of your hezbollahi sort. It would be paradise on earth. 

Read the text for answers to

Read the text for answers to many of your questions people! Such as how long it will take to rebuild the Arg, what materials they used, how many mosques they built, etc. There is a lot facts in this article - very objective.

Whether you like the IRI or the Shah, Bam is looking pretty good, that's all I know. But I'm glad I live in that country that has no corruption and the government is perfect. I'd tell you what it is, but we want to keep it for ourselves!

50 new mosuqe in Bam!

What do you mean by that "IRI is building school, shopping mall.....", the Iran wealth belongs to Iranian people not to IRI. Don't give credit to IRI for that, they are ruining our country, selling our land to our enemies, spending million of dollars for terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and you defend IRI and call your hamvatan assholes. The question is: who are the assholes? IRI supporters like you or those who are forced to leave their country because of IRI animals? Soon the Iran's enemies like you omati will be kicked out of Iran by Iranian nation.

THEY DIDN'T BUILD THAT MOSQUE STUPIDS

That mosque was one of the things that survived the Bam earthquake!!!!

It is called Masjid Jam'i. Because of its dome structure, it survived the massive earthquake that hit the region.

The IRI didn't build that, it built everything else.

So for those who looked through all those pictures, and all they saw was a mosque to criticize, know that the mosque wasn't built by the IRI, but has been their for centuries.

The IRI is building schools, shopping malls, and a new bazaar, and tons of homes for these people. It is not wasting money building mosques.

Long live the Islamic Republic of Iran!!! May its enemies remain in the diaspora forever, and rot in hell afterwards.

Hats off to government

Very good job. Rarely seen anywhere in the world.

Please read the article also to hear the full story about the great progress.

Dear Payam

I agree with you that building a mosque is throwing away of money, but in a free Iran we will use it as public WC.

U R an a$$ Mr "./."

How can you live your life wallowing in such constant hatred that, no matter what the subject is, you are able to make a convoluted correlation to zionism.  You are a huge waste of space and a total a$$.

What a beautiful architecture! Maintains the old w/ modern!

Excellent job! Thanks Asghar Agha for caring and sharing the photos!

It is wonderful to see the old architecture is preserved while building new buildings using Building Codes. We do have great architects and engineers. Looking at old photos makes me question as to how old really was the old Arg? It looks as it was remodeled not many years before the quake.

Are they going to restore using the exact clay materials or they would use reinforced concrete in cased and covered by clay only? The old collapsed structures inside the Arg that were destroyed before the EQ would be restored as well? What is the budget and schedule? I don't think anyone would have the answers.

!!!!!!

You guys are very easy to manipulate. Just seeing some nice pictures make you believe that horror stories of theft and corruption are ALL lies. Believe it or not for every dollar(Toman) that they spent for the city of Bam they stole 1000 dollars(Tomans) from the money for their own pocket. At least we Iranians know our IRI's goverment very well!
Anyway, I'm glad to see some progress in rebuilding Bam.

Nice pictures Asghar agha.

I really wish I had visited Bam prior to the earthquake. I really hope to see Bam regain it's former glory. To those who would like to see current Bam, I recommend you to see:

مینا ی شهر خاموش

 It's a 2008 Iranian movie that is set in Bam for a large part. It has a nice story to it and shows a realistic view of current Bam. It can be found here:

//www.persianhub.org/downloads/persian-movies-after-1979/11/4964/download-minaye-shahre-khamoosh/.

Zio-Nazis Eat Your Heart Out !

This is progress after few years ina devestated city. It is built more beautiful than anything like it. Thanks to the Iranian construction workers, architects, engineers, and managers.

Good to see some progress

In 2001 (before the big earthquake) and again in 2004 I visited the BAM. Back then, I posted the pictures right here:

//iranian.com/Bam/2006/May/Riahi/index.html

The old citadel of BAM was truly a wonderful piece of architecture. Almost one year after the earthquake when I went there, it was really sad to see that beautiful and majestic citadel is ruined to rubbles. I wish the people of BAM all the best; they are one of the most resilient people I have ever seen.  

Thank you for the pictures, it is really nice to see the city and the citadel are getting rebuilt again.

Thank you for the pictures

I had heard horror stories of theft and corruption that had left Bam's people homeless for all these years...  I am so glad to know that they were all lies.

Thanks again

IRANdokht

Critics only blamed

After a couple of months of Bam Earthquakes, Critics came in thousands and only blamed IRI for lack of action in Bam.
Where are they today to see these buildings done?
I like to see their comments.
I want to know what did these critics do to help the city and people of Bam?
I like to know did they give a penny?
I like to know what they did to help the people of Iran.
These types of critics believe everything must be done for them, they believe since they are against IRI, therefore they must do nothing to help Iran.
Their way in life is to complain.

Shah and Shyekh come and go as our history has shown, it is Iran and Iranians that remain. What you do to help Iran and Iranians will be written in your record and no one else, so dont forget to do your duty to your birthplace regardless of who is in charge.

I saw the photos on payvand too

And indeed it is good sign to see that they have done an excellent work reconstructing the city from the rubble.

Hopefull signs.

Hope to see Bam rise again. Pitty they are throwing away money on building a mosque.