Innovative Materials and Techniques for Seismic Retrofitting
In the ever-evolving field of civil engineering, the drive to enhance and protect our built environment against natural calamities, particularly
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Should I retrofit my house?
Share on social: if you live in one of the 16 states with the highest earthquake risk , it’s important to
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What About Older Buildings?
What About Older Buildin gs? These are structures that in crease resistance to the impact of an earthquake.
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Reinforced and unreinforced masonry
Experience from christchurch and overseas has shown that the failure of earthquake-prone buildings, or parts, can endanger lives. Thirty-nine people
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Shear failure within floor diaphragm
Diaphragms: floors and roofs can be used as rigid horizontal planes, or diaphragms, to transfer lateral forces to vertical resisting
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