{"product_id":"the-seismic-rehabilitation-of-historic-antonio-aguilar-9780160932526","title":"The Seismic Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Preservation Brief\u003c\/i\u003e provides information on how earthquakes affect historic buildings, how a historic preservation ethic can guide responsible retrofit decisions, and how various methods of seismic rehabilitation can protect human lives and historic structures. The Brief provides a description of the most common vulnerabilities of various building construction types and the seismic strengthening methods most often needed to remedy them. A glossary of technical terms is also provided at the end of the Brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndertaking the seismic rehabilitation of a historic building is a process that requires careful planning and execution, and the coordinated work of architects, engineers, code officials, contractors, and agency administrators. Project personnel working together can ensure that the architectural, structural, financial, programmatic, cultural, and social values of historic buildings are preserved, while rendering them safe for continued use. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Related products: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHomebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction -print format\u003c\/b\u003e can be found here: https: \/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/064-000-00046-2 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaking Shelter From the Storm: Building a Safe Room for Your Home or Small Business; Includes Construction Plans (CD)\u003c\/b\u003e can be found here: https: \/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/products\/sku\/064-000-00069-1 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreservation Briefs series\u003c\/b\u003e can be found here: https: \/\/bookstore.gpo.gov\/catalog\/science-technology\/construction-architecture\/renovation-historic-preservation\/preservation-b \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Antonio Aguilar,National Park Service (U S )\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0160932521\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780160932526\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Park Service Division of Publication\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/24\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 8.10w x 0.10d","brand":"Antonio Aguilar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447597019391,"sku":"9780160932526","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d845580a-0ec8-4df6-8c00-7b655415871c.jpg?v=1777233747","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-seismic-rehabilitation-of-historic-antonio-aguilar-9780160932526","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}