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House Bolting & Earthquake Retrofitting in Los Angeles

Considering Los Angeles is one of the most seismically active regions in the world, getting seismic retrofitting for your property should be a foregone conclusion. However, many property owners don’t seem to understand the full scale of its importance until the worst has already occurred. Here’s why you should view earthquake retrofitting as a necessary

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5 Common Types Of Buildings That Require Seismic Retrofitting

It’s impossible to do a good seismic retrofitting job without a comprehensive approach to the project. Many details are taken into account when devising a retrofitting plan (structural composition, soil composition, materials, structural integrity, etc.). However, 5 common basic approaches are determined by the structure type:  Popular among apartment buildings, the soft-story structure type is

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Are Earthquake-Resistant Buildings Effective?

It’s common knowledge that engineers have to put a lot of thought into creating earthquake-resistant constructions. Reviewing the basics can make the reasons clearer.  How Do Earthquakes Work? Earthquakes happen when rocks in Earth’s crust suddenly slip and slide against one another releasing massive energy. This energy creates seismic waves, which can cause the ground

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