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Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Non-engineered Construction


By Anand Arya, Teddy Boen, and Yuji Ishiyama
Published by UNESCO, August 2014

Comprehensive guidelines for builders of non-engineered housing. Reinforced concrete details for new buildings and repairs should be reviewed by an experienced structural engineer before implementation.

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