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SUMMARY Past devastating earthquakes have proven the vulnerability of most low strength masonry buildings and the need for seismic strengthening through existing remedial measures that are inexpensive. 19 Mechanical Tensile Strength Elongation break Modulus of elasticity Elongation yield ASTM D638 11000 psi 76 465000 psi 60 Flexural Strength Flexural modulus tangent ASTM D790 147 00 psi 461 000 psi Impact Strength Compressive strength x y plane Atop Lego. Chief Engineer (SID&P). PWD, AP. What is Confined Masonry. Confined masonry construction consists of masonry wall and horizontal and vertical RC confining members built on four side of masonry wall. . Figure 2: Advantage sharing between walls only possible if walls are well connected(b) Wall B properly connected to Wall A (Note: roof is not shown): Walls A (loaded in strong direction) sup Retrofitting to manage . surface water. Retrofitting to manage surface water. A great . opportunity. Why . retrofit?. What we can retrofit. The benefits of . retrofitting - differently. Guidance overview. •The building of structures from small individual units laid in and bound together by mortar. •Some common materials you . ca. find in this practice are brick, stone, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, cast stone, concrete blocks, glass blocks, stucco, tile and cob.. in Udaipur Station Building . of . Agartala. – . Sabroom. New Line Project.. Presented by-. B.N. . Bhaskar. , . Dy.CE. /Const.-1/. Agartala. ,. N. F. Railway (Construction). National Technical Seminar. By USHA BATRA, Chief Architect (WR), CPWD, Mumbai. Presented by: RAJESH KUMAR, Senior Architect, CPWD, . Gandhinagar. 2. INTRODUCTION. THE WORLD’S URBAN POPULATION IS ENCREASING RAPIDLY AND MORE THAN 90% OF THIS IS ON ACCOUNT OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.. Stone . a . natural, hard substance formed from . minerals . and earth material which are . present . in rocks. . Rock. the . portion of the earth’s crust having no . definite . shape and structure. Core Contractors are your trustworthy team of Seismic Retrofit Contractors Los Angeles and surrounding areas that comply with the Los Angeles retrofit requirements and other municipalities in the retrofitting of buildings just like yours. What Are Unreinforced Masonry Buildings. Newer . buildings are designed to ride out an earthquake, but old brick and stone structures are vulnerable to collapse. . URM’s during an Earthquake. Seattle’s Earthquake Risk. WORKSHOP ON SUSTAINABLE AND DISASTER RESILIENT URBAN DEVELOPMENT By USHA BATRA, Chief Architect (WR), CPWD, Mumbai Presented by: RAJESH KUMAR, Senior Architect, CPWD, Gandhinagar 2 INTRODUCTION THE WORLD’S URBAN POPULATION IS ENCREASING RAPIDLY AND MORE THAN 90% OF THIS IS ON ACCOUNT OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. Masonry units. . A . masonry structure (wall) is formed by combining masonry units, such as stone, blocks, or brick, with mortar. Masonry is one of the oldest construction materials. Examples of . Masonry, an age-old craft, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of natural materials and the exceptional durability they can provide to any structure. When it comes to enhancing the value and appeal of your home, few renovations can match the transformative power of professional masonry services. This article delves into the myriad ways in which masonry can elevate your home’s aesthetic, structural integrity, and market value, creating lasting impressions that resonate with elegance and strength. Handout . summary for Deliverable D.T4.1.1. Prepared by Maastricht . University . Retrofitting in condominiums is a difficult task due to . mixed incentives . among owners. Based on focus group interviews.