Home Builders Guide to Seismic Resistant Construction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781410108791)

CONTENTS Preface Introduction, Background and Seismic Risk Areas Principles of Seismic Resistance in Dwellings Architectural Considerations Site Selection Elements of the Seismic Resistant System Foundations and Foundation Details Floors Shear Walls Roof Requirements Masonry Chimneys Concrete Masonry Clay Masonry Masonry and Stone Veneer Building Code and References Home Builders Check List Appendix: Typical Regular Floor Plans for Earthquake Resistance Acknowledgments

Author: Federal Emergency Management Agency
ISBN-10: 1410108791
ISBN-13: 9781410108791
Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL)
Language: English
Published: 06/22/2005
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.19d