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21 November

Could my Soft Story building collapse during an earthquake?

2023-11-06T08:14:45-08:00

One of the most earthquake-prone urban areas in the world, Los Angeles is likely to be hit by a major quake in the coming decades. As stressful as it may be, planning for the big one is part of living in Hollywood. According to the United States Geological Survey, there is a 60 per cent likelihood that a magnitude 6.7 or higher earthquake will strike [...]

Could my Soft Story building collapse during an earthquake?2023-11-06T08:14:45-08:00
20 November

Will your building hold up in a major earthquake?

2021-09-26T21:31:28-07:00

Los Angeles is no stranger to earthquakes and, like other cities in California, has suffered extensive damage in previous seismic events, which has led to significant advances in earthquake engineering. Some might say that to L.A. It has been the epicenter of seismic code development since the Long Beach Earthquake of 1933. Due to its long history of seismic events and their aftermath, Los Angeles [...]

Will your building hold up in a major earthquake?2021-09-26T21:31:28-07:00
19 November

How to Avoid Earthquake Damage with Seismic Retrofit

2021-09-23T19:07:07-07:00

ALL SOFT STORY RETROFIT SERVICES UNDER ROOF 888.997.6518 HOME PROJECTS COMMERCIAL RETROFIT SOFT-STORY RETROFIT ABOUT US SERVICES SOFT-STORY RETROFIT CAISSONS FOUNDATIONS GRADE BEAM RETAINING WALLS STRUCTURAL STEEL WOOD STRUCTURE VIDEOS RESOURCES CONTACT US How to Avoid Earthquake Damage with Seismic Retrofit Earthquakes can cause thousands of dollars in dam. Yet homeowners can reduce potential harm by thinking ahead and finding problem areas before a disaster [...]

How to Avoid Earthquake Damage with Seismic Retrofit2021-09-23T19:07:07-07:00
18 November

RETROFIT SERVICES ALL SOFT STORY UNDER ONE ROOF

2023-11-06T08:09:57-08:00

Seismic Retrofitting is a method of strengthening existing damaged / undamaged old / new structures that are found to be weak in earthquake loads that may occur in the future. Generally, earthquake-prone structures are retrofitted with Steel jacketing, Concrete jacketing, Galvanized steel mesh reinforcement, Inclusion of new support walls / Concrete shear walls, Steel bracing, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) sheets. Seismic retrofitting is the modification [...]

RETROFIT SERVICES ALL SOFT STORY UNDER ONE ROOF2023-11-06T08:09:57-08:00
15 November

Could my Soft Story building collapse during an earthquake?

2023-11-06T08:10:06-08:00

One of the most earthquake-prone urban areas in the nation, Los Angeles is likely to be rocked by a major quake in the coming decades. As nervous as it may be, preparing for the big one is part of living in LA. According to the United States Geological Survey, there is a 60 per cent chance that a magnitude 6.7 or higher earthquake will hit [...]

Could my Soft Story building collapse during an earthquake?2023-11-06T08:10:06-08:00
12 November

Commercial Retrofit and Reconstruction

2021-09-02T18:58:59-07:00

The average life expectancy for a commercial roofing system is about 20 years–meaning that 5% of residential, industrial and institutional roofs in the United States need replacement every year. But, considering the current state of the economy, some of these roofs may be patched or repaired (relatively cheaper) instead of replaced (relatively more expensive). Practically speaking, this can only be achieved for so long as [...]

Commercial Retrofit and Reconstruction2021-09-02T18:58:59-07:00
11 November

In a major earthquake, will my house hold up?

2023-11-06T08:17:17-08:00

Los Angeles is no stranger to earthquakes and has experienced extensive damage in past seismic events, like other cities in California, which has led to significant developments in earthquake technology. Some may say it's L.A. Since the Long Beach Earthquake of 1933, it has been the epicenter of seismic software growth. Due to its long history of seismic events and their aftermath, Los Angeles has [...]

In a major earthquake, will my house hold up?2023-11-06T08:17:17-08:00
8 November

How are we going to protect our homes from a major disaster like a deadly earthquake?

2023-11-06T08:17:03-08:00

An earthquake happens when a sudden release of energy occurs in the crust of the Earth between two plates, producing seismic waves. Some may trigger flooding and some may cause things as simple as clattering pans on the floor of your home. There may also be damage to property, houses, and homes as a result of earthquakes. While earthquakes can not be prevented, they can [...]

How are we going to protect our homes from a major disaster like a deadly earthquake?2023-11-06T08:17:03-08:00
8 November

Preparation and response to the earthquake

2021-04-27T05:48:57-07:00

Earthquakes occur quickly, without warning, and are uncontrollable hazards, making them the primary cause of damage, death, and physical infrastructure destruction. Worldwide evidence reveals that there are upward trends in the number of individuals who are affected by earthquakes. Preparedness is defined as the activities and measures taken in advance to ensure effective response to the destructive impacts of disasters. Preparation for earthquake is considered [...]

Preparation and response to the earthquake2021-04-27T05:48:57-07:00
1 November

What Does House Bolting / Earthquake Retrofitting Mean?

2021-12-23T03:28:29-08:00

Earthquakes occur instantly, without notice, and are uncontrollable hazards, the main cause of injury, death and destruction of physical infrastructures. Worldwide evidence shows growing increases in the number of people affected by earthquakes. Preparation is defined as the activities and measures taken in advance to ensure effective response to disaster destructive impacts. Preparation for earthquake is considered an important way of reducing the risk of [...]

What Does House Bolting / Earthquake Retrofitting Mean?2021-12-23T03:28:29-08:00
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