Retrofit
The popular quote “Earthquakes don’t kill people, buildings do,” could be expanded out from buildings to the built environment. There are a wide range of construction methods that all react very differently to earthquakes.
Many buildings were built before current code standards, some of which are extremely vulnerable to earthquakes. Retrofitting these buildings could be the difference between total collapse and cosmetic damage.
- EarthquakeRetrofit.org Data
- Retrofit of Ex Ospedale Mazzoni – BLDG A (Ascoli Piceno, Italy)
- Seismic Renovation of the Historic Galleria Building Using Fluid Viscous Dampers
- Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB)
- ABAG Soft Stories Page
- Seismic Rehabilitation of Federal Buildings: A Benefit/Cost Model. Volume 2: Supporting Documentation (FEMA 256)
- Seismic Rehabilitation of Federal Buildings: A Benefit/Cost Model. Volume 1: A User’s Manual (FEMA 255)
- Global Topics Report on the Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings (FEMA 357)
- Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings (FEMA 355)
- The Repair of Earthquake Damaged Concrete and Masonry Wall Buildings (FEMA 308)
- Development of Guidelines for Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings – Phase 1: Issues Identification and Resolution (FEMA 237)
- NEHRP Handbook for Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings (FEMA 178)
- Typical Costs for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. Volume 2: Supporting Documentation. Second Edition (FEMA 157)
- Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Strategic Plan 2005 (FEMA 315)
- Establishing Programs and Priorities for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Supporting Report (FEMA 173)
- Establishing Programs and Priorities for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings: Handbook (FEMA 174)
- Seismic Retrofit Incentive Programs: A Handbook for Local Governments (FEMA 254)
- Financial Incentives for Seismic Rehabilitation of Hazardous Buildings – An Agenda for Action. Volume 2: State and Local Case Studies and Recommendations (FEMA 199)
- Financial Incentives for Seismic Rehabilitation of Hazardous Buildings – An Agenda for Action. Volume 1: Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations (FEMA 198)
- Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hotel and Motel Buildings (FEMA 400)
- Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Retail Buildings (FEMA 399)
- Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Multifamily Apartment Buildings (FEMA 398)
- Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Office Buildings (FEMA 397)
- Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hospital Buildings (FEMA 396)
- Brace Cripple Walls
- Seattle, WA Case Study
- Simpson Strong-Tie Seismic Retrofit Guide
- How You Can Strengthen Your Home for the Next Big Earthquake in the Los Angeles Area?
- Strengthening Wood Frame Houses for Earthquake Safety
- Seismic Retrofit of Historical Buildings
- NEHRP Handbook of Techniques for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings (FEMA 172)
- Seismic Retrofit of a Concrete Tilt-up Building
- Installing Seismic Restraints for Duct and Pipe (FEMA 414)
- Installing Seismic Restraints for Electrical Equipment (FEMA 413)
- Strengthening Stone Masonry Buildings
- Vertical Reinforcement of Masonry Buildings
- The Importance of Horizontal Bands in Masonry Buildings
- Structural Configuration for Masonry Buildings
- Typical Costs for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. Vol 1: Summary (FEMA 156, Second Edition)
- Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of School Buildings, K-12 (FEMA 395)
- Quito School Retrofit