Earthquakes can cause widespread devastation in populated areas and cause heavy damage to residential properties and businesses in addition to a large number of properties. If you are a homeowner or business owner, it is important to understand the risk factors determining the damage caused to your property in case of an earthquake. With this …
In the aftermath of most major earthquakes around the world, many buildings become unusable and “disposable”. Due to this, there is a need for newer building codes and standards that ensure better resilience and greater sustainability in the event of an earthquake. So, how should engineers design and construct safe skyscrapers? The process for doing …
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Any structure that is likely to experience seismic activity requires a significant amount of design and safety considerations, often in areas that you might not be aware of. Examining the natural foundations that a building rests upon is crucial, and the importance of soil analysis in seismic safety and building design is often misunderstood or …
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For as long as humans have been building structures they’ve had to contend with the wrath of Mother Nature. Earthquakes are far and away one of the most destructive natural forces on the planet, and have been known to level entire cities throughout history – and we’re not just talking about ancient history, either. You …
Retrofitting your home to withstand the impact of earthquakes is an essential, albeit potentially expensive, thing to do. This is particularly true of older homes, where they run the risk of sliding away from their foundation like a hot knife to cold butter. We’ll discuss how Californians can get $3,000 grants to retrofit homes for …
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Earthquakes can be devastating natural catastrophes, wreaking havoc through cities and towns. However, luckily in our modern era, we have the technology which can help foretell their magnitude, and we can use modern machinery to repair our buildings. When repairing buildings affected by earthquakes, it’s usually divided into two categories; non-structural and structural repairs. Preventative …
How Solid Is My Foundation? Foundations have two primary functions: to lift your house off the ground and protect it from earthquakes. It is understandable to be concerned about existing foundations, cracks, and earthquake performance. However, a foundation is rarely wrong off enough to warrant a replacement. Similarly, it will not make sense to replace …
Defining Existing Foundations, Cracking, And Earthquake Performance Read More »
The health and structural stability of your foundation play a huge role in every other aspect of your home, all the way up to the very tip of your roof. A solid foundation is a sign of a solid home and a smart purchase, just the same way that a shaky foundation is a surefire …
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There are a few reasons that house bolting prices in Los Angeles can vary so much: All of these factors can affect how much you pay for house bolting in Los Angeles. Average Price Of A Foundation Bolt-Down The average price of an earthquake brace bolt in Los Angeles is between $5,000 and $15,000. The …
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Considering Los Angeles is one of the most seismically active regions in the world, getting seismic retrofitting for your property should be a foregone conclusion. However, many property owners don’t seem to understand the full scale of its importance until the worst has already occurred. Here’s why you should view earthquake retrofitting as a necessary …
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