Earthquake Strengthening for Vulnerable Homes
| Author | : Thor Matteson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2015-06-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0990664503 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780990664505 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (505 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Earthquake Strengthening for Vulnerable Homes by : Thor Matteson
Download or read book Earthquake Strengthening for Vulnerable Homes written by Thor Matteson and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how earthquakes damage wood-framed buildings of various ages and styles. Shows detailed methods to strengthen various weaknesses. Methods are based on author's experience investigating hundreds of existing wood-framed houses and small apartment buildings and designing retrofit systems that work in the real world. Discusses structural and non-structural earthquake hazards and how to mitigate them. Illustrated with over 400 photos, illustrations and construction details.