Homebuilder's Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction

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Homebuilder's Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction
FEMA 232 | June 2006

This illustrated guide presents background information on the principles of seismic resistance and how earthquake forces impact conventional residential construction and more detailed information on architectural considerations (site selection, foundations and foundation details, floors, shear walls, and roofs). Also included are discussions of masonry and stone elements, examples of typical floor plans for earthquake- resistant one- and two-story homes, excerpts of seismic requirements from building codes, and checklists for homebuilders.