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This report deals with the effects of detonation of explosives external to buildings. Some guidance is also provided for structural engineers who maybe required to advise on the incorporation of...
Proposed draft. Standard for building against wind
This Collection is part of the 'Post-Conflict Engineering Channel' aimed at improving post-conflict shelter outcomes. It includes technical knowledge on blast impacts on buildings. In...
The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a national non-profit engineering, research and communications initiative of the insurance industry, provides the following recommendations for...
This presentation is based on a paper that emphasizes the need for capacity development four“pronged action plan. This includes: (i) Periodic awareness meets at regional level for Mayors/...
Recent devastating losses in earthquakes to housing around the world highlight the need to share information on building construction practices and strengthening technologies. The Earthquake...
Guidelines regarding housing typologies in Guatemala, with a special focus on confined masonry buildings with concrete blocks, tie-columns and beams. The February 1976 earthquake caused severe...
Records and outcomes of the International Symposium 2008 on Earthquake Safe Housing, 28-29 November 2008, Tokyo, Japan. This document illustrates the work of the Housing Earthquake Safety...
Guidelines regarding housing typologies in Guatemala, with a special focus on adobe construction with sawn timber roof framing and corrugated iron sheeting. This very small building doubles as a...