Description of the clinic: - Prince Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoom Clinic center, is one of the existing medical centers in the governorate of Nablus, which was constructed in 2004. This clinic consists of four stories of total area (2235 m2), the total height of the building (17.75m).
It was designed by Al-Asas engineering office and implemented by Al-Radwan office. It’s funding came from the United Arab Emirates.
The importance of the clinic: - The Clinic -as a medical center- is one of the important buildings in the nation in all parts of the world. It provides fastest and shortest way for the patient to receive the necessary treatment. In such buildings it must be taken into account the specific standards and specifications to be able to withstand against disasters. Do people imagine the amount of losses that may occur in the event of an earthquake and the collapse of these buildings, especially if they include large numbers of patients?
1.2Location:
1. Geographic location: - The clinic is located in the eastern side of Nablus city in Balata village, near Mezzos Al-Masri School
2.Soil site: - This structure was built over clayey soil with bearing capacity 2.2kg/cm², estimated depending on the nature of the region, and field tests from the adjacent sites.