Planning and Engineering Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofitting of Historic Adobe Structures

by E. Leroy Tolles, Edna Kimbro, William S. Ginell, et al.

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A companion volume to Seismic Stabilization of Historic Adobe Structures: Final Report of the Getty Seismic Adobe Project, this book offers guidance for planners, architects, and engineers in the retrofitting of historic and culturally significant adobe structures. The text consists of a "Planning Guide," which outlines the fundamental conservation principles and preparatory steps in the design of a plan, and an "Engineering Guide," which describes the types of earthquake damage typically encountered in historic adobe buildings and presents detailed technical procedures for applying the appropriate retrofit measures.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0892365889

ISBN13:9780892365883

Release Date:March 2003

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:160 Pages

Weight:1.14 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 8.4" x 11.1"

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