It has been nearly three decades since the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake, and the question on the minds of millions of Los Angelinos is: are we safer today than we were back then? Are the lives of our loved ones secure? Are our homes and commercial businesses safe? The answer to these questions is, unfortunately, more complex than one would hope…* Let’s start with [...]
If you live in an Earthquake prone area, then your property is in need of earthquake retrofitting. With the correct seismic retrofitting solution, the total loss of your property and valuables can be minimized with a proactive approach. A basic definition of a seismic retrofitting is the modification of an existing structure to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion or soil failure [...]
In May, the city of Fontana noticed the beginnings of an earthquake swarm. Currently, it has been approximately 1,000 small quakes. While the swarms have been small and the majority are magnitudes under 3.0, there have been a few over 3.0 magnitude but still less than a 3.5. The U.S. Geological Survey now has the capability to detect much smaller magnitude earthquakes with technological advancements. [...]
Over the past few days, earthquakes have become the topic of conversation and worry. The first earthquake to hit Southern California was on July 4th near Ridgecrest 110 miles north of Los Angeles registering at a 6.4 magnitude. Then a second earthquake hit on July 5th at a 7.1 magnitude. The authorities are calling it a miracle that no one was killed or seriously damaged [...]
As a commercial building owner in California there is a ton at stake, the safety of your business, employees and if it is a complex your residents. Background of Commercial Buildings Since the late 1960’s, seismic building codes have been introduced in California and are updated based on construction technology improvements. Which means that you need to have your building inspected and updated to comply. [...]
If you live in California, then you are aware of the fault lines that run throughout the state and the damage that can happen to you and your home. Which is why being knowledgeable about earthquake retrofitting will help you make your home safe and secure. Without securing your home it will inevitably need extensive repairs after the quake occurs. What is Earthquake Retrofitting If [...]
Seismic retrofitting of vulnerable structures is crucial in earthquake prone regions. These forms of modifications in a building could protect the lives and assets of the occupants and the continuity of their livelihood. It is a common observation that communities that have retrofitted structures recover far more easily and quickly from earthquakes. Earthquake retrofitting has turned into a necessity in places where natural calamities, like [...]
Not everyone realizes the difficulties that people living in hazard prone areas face daily. Foundation issues and structural damage are common in areas that are susceptible to earthquakes, soil erosion, and so forth. Maintenance of your commercial building becomes unavoidable when you live or work in such regions. There are weak spots in every building that could go down in the event of an earthquake. [...]
Foundation Repair specialists use their technical expertise to make a building damage proof in the event an earthquake strikes. Forces of Nature may challenge the strength of a building without any warning. It’s best to construct the structure to defend against natural calamities or adverse climatic conditions. Whether it’s a soil failure or seismic activity, seismic retrofitting enables a building to stand firmly when the [...]
Unforeseen hazards or natural changes could lead to sudden or gradual degeneration of your home, which would mean considerable expenses for you to restore the house back to its stable condition. Construction and repair companies have come up with a number of permanent solutions to deal with the damages from soil erosion, expansion-contraction of soil or a seismic attack. Residential or commercial foundation repair methods [...]
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