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This book describes tests performed on model adobe buildings to evaluate seismic damage mitigation techniques applicable to the retrofitting of historic and cul
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This book gathers the peer-reviewed papers presented at the 13th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC), held in Kyo
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This book provides the reader with a review of the most relevant research on the structural characterization and seismic retrofitting of adobe construction. It
Seismic Retrofitting: Learning from Vernacular Architecture
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Local communities have adapted for centuries to challenging surroundings, resulting from unforeseen natural hazards. Vernacular architecture often reveals very