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SEISMIC RETROFITTING

Seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motions or soil failure due to earthquakes. With better understanding of seismic demand on structures the need for seismic retrofitting is well acknowledged. Prior to the introduction of modern seismic codes in the late 1960s many structures were designed without adequate detailing and reinforcement for seismic protection. The goal of a retrofit is to secure/bolt down a structure to the concrete foundation. During a seismic event these reinforcements minimize the damage to a structure.