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how we can strengthen the existing buildings against earthquake effects? existing old buildings

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how we can strengthen theexisting buildings against earthquake effects?

existing old buildings

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1Determine the construction characteristics and earthquake resistive capacity of existing building 2 Determine seismic hazard level or seismic zone 3Reduction of the mass particularly at high level Example by removal of heavy roof covering materials 4Adding new bracing    See Answer
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