Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Retrofit

1 April, 2023

Earthquake disaster shows importance of L.A.’s nonductile concrete retrofit law
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Earthquake disaster shows importance of L.A.’s nonductile concrete retrofit law

AAGLA, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Protection, Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings, Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Retrofit

Earthquake disaster shows importance of L.A.’s nonductile concrete retrofit law

By Ali Sahabi|2023-04-26T17:06:38+00:00April 1st, 2023|AAGLA, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Protection, Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings, Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Retrofit|

We were all shaken by reports of February’s earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. Nearly 50,000 were confirmed dead, and at least 164,000 buildings collapsed or were so badly damaged they need to be demolished. From the comfort of our homes, it’s easy to think we are immune to such […]

27 November, 2019

The Risks of Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings
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The Risks of Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings

Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings, Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Retrofit, Vulnerable Commercial Buildings

The Risks of Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings

By Optimum|2019-12-06T23:52:03+00:00November 27th, 2019|Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings, Non-Ductile Concrete Buildings Retrofit, Vulnerable Commercial Buildings|

Drive through urban areas and there’s a good chance you’ll pass any number of concrete buildings. It was 1904 when the first concrete high-rise went up in Cincinnati. These structures were popular across the country as early as the turn of the 20th century. Concrete buildings remained prevalent throughout the […]