NEHRP handbook of techniques for the seismic rehabilitation of existing buildings.

"An earlier version of this publication was entitled Societal implications : a community handbook"--T.p. verso

"Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Emergency Management Agency"--T.p. verso

"Developed by the Building Seismic Safety Council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency based on a preliminary version prepared for FEMA by the URS/John A. Blume and Associates, Engineers"

At head of title: BSSC Program on Improved Seismic Safety Provisions

Bibliography: p. 143-148

Includes glossary

Introduction; Seismic vulnerability of buildings; Seismic strengthening of existing buildings; Decreasing demand on existing systems; Rehabilitation of nonstructural architectural components; Rehabilitation of nonstructural mechanical and electrical components

There is a variety of approaches to seismic rehabilitation, each with specific merits and limitations. The rehabilitation technique most appropriate for use with a particular building will depend on the unique characteristics of the building. Thus, this handbook is to provide those interested or involved in seismic rehabilitation with: A general understanding of the common deficiencies in the structural and nonstructural components of existing buildings that cause seismic performance problems; Descriptions of some of the techniques that might be used to correct deficiencies for various construction types; and, Information on the relatvie merits of alternative techniques