Download or read book Fastenings for Seismic Retrofitting written by Comité euro-international du béton and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1997 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The economic consequences and loss of life make earthquake disasters catastrophic anywhere in the world. Seismic retrofitting, or repair, of buildings is an essential component for mitigating the effects of earthquakes. This state-of-the-art report reviews and introduces the latest design concepts and methods for seismic retrofitting throughout the world, with emphasis on the use of fastening systems.