Mexico Earthquake reminds that California architecture is vulnerable, with 1,500 at-risk buildings in LA


After the Sylmar quake, officials quickly updated building requirements to add more steel reinforcement to new concrete buildings. But there was no systematic effort by many governments around the world to address the defect in existing concrete buildings.



California has numerous concrete buildings at risk of collapsing during a serious earthquake. The city of Los Angeles estimates having over 1500 buildings at risk. Structural engineers recommend accelerating the deadline for retrofit requirement.

Noémie Despland-Lichtert via Archinect - News http://ift.tt/2xJzYcM

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