Planning and Engineering Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofitting of Historic Adobe Structures

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E. Leroy Tolles, Edna E. Kimbro, and William S. Ginell A companion volume to Seismic Stabilization of Historic Adobe Structures: Final Report of the Getty Seismic Adobe Project (Getty Publications, 2000), this book offers guidance for planners, architects, and engineers in the retrofitting of historic and culturally significant adobe structures. The text outlines the fundamental conservation principles and preparatory steps in the design of a plan. Additionally, it describes the types of earthquake damage…