Open AccessOur old buildings can be safe in earthquake
Author(s) -
Ian Smith
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
bulletin of the new zealand society for earthquake engineering/nzsee quarterly bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.917
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2324-1543
pISSN - 1174-9857
DOI - 10.5459/bnzsee.12.4.289-291
Subject(s) - demolition , redevelopment , risk analysis (engineering) , forensic engineering , construction engineering , engineering , business , environmental planning , architectural engineering , civil engineering , environmental science
Demolition and redevelopment, or strengthening of earthquake risk buildings to current requirements is often uneconomic. A rational approach to strengthening is required which takes account of the extent and cost of strengthening, the desired economic building life, the owner's interests and the occupants safety. Strengthening costs for several recent projects are presented.