Non-structural losses constitute a major portion of the total earthquake induced losses and therefore together with ensuring structural integrity of your house you need to undertake non-structural retrofitting to ensure full safety.
Earthquake survival
Himalayan Zone VI: The Mason’s Golden Rules
This isn’t just about building codes; it’s about a “License to Live.” We’ve prepared a simplified, visual manual designed specifically for the hands that build our homes.
The Samosa Drill and the Unbreakable Wall
Simple, cheap, and life-saving solutions can make our houses earthquake safe but we need institutional instruments like creation of National Retrofitting Fund, for making our neighbourhood safe.