Designed and analyzed seismic retrofit solutions for historic masonry buildings using fiber-reinforced polymers and base isolation systems. The project balanced preservation requirements with modern safety standards.
Seismic Retrofit of Historic Buildings
Preserving heritage while enhancing earthquake resilience
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Working with preservation architects and structural engineers, we developed minimally invasive retrofit techniques that maintain the architectural integrity of 19th-century buildings while meeting current seismic codes. Finite element analysis validated the 40% improvement in lateral load capacity.