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: Seismic Retrofitting
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
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
Los Angeles Seismic Retrofit Program Cost Recovery Guide for Apartment Owners
This program caters to the Tenant Habitability Plan & Cost Recovery Guide for Property Owners. Foundation Technology informs its customers... 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 Methods: Seismic Retrofitting
A Look at Common Foundation Repair Methods: Seismic Retrofitting Seismic retrofitting is a foundation repair method that involves the modification... 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