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Methodology for Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings: Categorization of Buildings
Results are presented of a survey undertaken to provide basic data on the existing inventory of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings in the United States. Buildings were categorized on the basis of characteristics of the design, material, or construction method that was perceived to be influential in the seismic response of that class of building. Investigative procedures are examined and survey findings are considered by region: New England; inland and coastal Carolina; New Madrid (Tennessee); Wasatch (Utah); Puget Sound; coastal California; and central Nevada. Information sources used in the field survey were found to be adequate for this generalized categorization study. Ways to improve the field procedures are suggested and recommendations for future efforts to develop a methodology for mitigation of seismic hazards in existing URM buildings are made.
Methodology for Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings: Categorization of Buildings
Results are presented of a survey undertaken to provide basic data on the existing inventory of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings in the United States. Buildings were categorized on the basis of characteristics of the design, material, or construction method that was perceived to be influential in the seismic response of that class of building. Investigative procedures are examined and survey findings are considered by region: New England; inland and coastal Carolina; New Madrid (Tennessee); Wasatch (Utah); Puget Sound; coastal California; and central Nevada. Information sources used in the field survey were found to be adequate for this generalized categorization study. Ways to improve the field procedures are suggested and recommendations for future efforts to develop a methodology for mitigation of seismic hazards in existing URM buildings are made.
Methodology for Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings: Categorization of Buildings
J. C. Kariotis (author)
1981
126 pages
Report
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English