The Dangers of Having an Unreinforced Chimney during an Earthquake
Unreinforced masonry chimney may collapse, striking occupants below or damaging roof and other structural elements supporting the building. In... View Article
Category: California Earthquakes
The Importance of Seismic Retrofitting Before An Earthquake
Earthquakes, especially major ones, are dangerous, inevitable, and a fact of life in some parts of the United States.... View Article
Non-Structural Earthquake Hazards
There have been many people affected by earthquakes. However, there are many hazards that the average homeowner should be... View Article
Why do buildings fail in Earthquakes – Mexico City 7.1 2017
Soft Story and More – Why Do Building Fail The large number of fatalities and damage here was greater... View Article
Earthquakes are a Reality
What level of retrofit is required? Pursuant to LABC Section 3405.3, the damaged bearing walls shall be repaired to... View Article
Soft Story Retrofit
Soft Story “But what about my tenants?” That’s one of the first questions most building owners will ask when... View Article
Protocol For Determining Required Retrofit Of Earthquake Damaged Buildings
Earthquakes are a reality and they can happen anytime. Did you know? Is there Substantial Structural Damage? Part... View Article
Buildings with Substantial Structural Damage to Vertical Elements of the Lateral Force
Buildings with Substantial Structural Damage to Vertical Elements of the Lateral Force- Resisting System Section 3405.2 through 3405.2.3 describes... View Article
Foundation Repair Services: Quake-proofing Your Home
How the Right Foundation Repair Method Can Help Save Your House from Sinking Los Angeles lies a few miles from... View Article
How to Protect your Business from an Earthquake in California
Earthquakes are a fact of life in California. As a business owner, you have an extra responsibility to protect your... View Article