Home Builders Guide to Seismic Resistant Construction

CONTENTS Preface Introduction, Background and Seismic Risk Areas Principles of Seismic Resistance in Dwellings Architectural Considerations Site Selection Elements of the Seismic Resistant System Foundations and Foundation Details Floors Shear Walls Roof Requirements Masonry Chimneys Concrete Masonry Clay Masonry Masonry and Stone Veneer Building Code and References Home Builders Check List Appendix: Typical Regular Floor Plans for Earthquake Resistance Acknowledgments

Author: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL)
Published: 06/22/2005
Pages: 92
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.19d
ISBN13: 9781410108791
ISBN10: 1410108791
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Construction | General
- House & Home | Design & Construction
- Architecture | Methods & Materials

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