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General Guidelines for the Assessment and Repair of Earthquake Damage in Residential Woodframe Buildings


Developed by: Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (CUREE)

 

 

 

Description: This Guidelines summarize the process and details of assessment and repair of common types of earthquake damage in typical residential woodframe buildings. The objectives are to provide owners, contractors, insurance claim representatives (adjusters), and others with a basic understanding of earthquake effects on buildings.

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