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Structural Configuration for Masonry Buildings


Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) logoProduced by the National Information Centre of Earthquake Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), this two page tip sheet explains how different structural configurations can affect the seismic strength of masonry buildings. With clear diagrams and simple text, the document is aimed at designers of buildings, clients of engineers, and builders. (2005, 270KB pdf)

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