INTRODUCTION OF RETROFITTING BUILDING The aftermath of an earthquake maneifests great devastation due to unpredicted Seismic motion striking extensive damage to innumerable buildings varying degree i.e. either full or partial or slight. This damage to structures in its turn causes irreparable loss of life with a large number of casualites. As a result frightened occupants may refuse to enter the building unless assured of the safety of the building from future earthquakes. It has been observed that majority of such earthquake damaged buildings may be safely resued, if they converted into seisemically resistance turctures by employing a few retrofitting measures. This proves to be a better option catering to the economic consideration an Immidiate shelter problems rather than replacement of buildings. Moreover it has often been seen that retrofitting of buildings is generally more Economical as compared to demolition and reconstruction even in case of severe structural damage. Therefore, seismic retrofitting of building structures is one of the most important aspects for mitigating seismic hazards especially in earthquake-prone countries. Varios terms are associated to retrofotting with a marginal differnce like Repair, strengethening, retrofitting, rehabilitation, reconstruction etc. but there Is no consensus on them. The need of seismic retrofitting of building arises under to circumstances:
INTRODUCTION OF RETROFITTING BUILDING
May 07, 2023
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