Posted by vikasover 7 years ago
Earthquake Resistance
what is the role of horizontal bands in masonry structures subjected to earthquake
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Posted by Nitin Adamover 7 years ago
Horizontal bands are the most important earthquake-resistant feature in masonry buildings. The bands are provided to hold a masonry building as a single unit by tying all the walls together, and are similar to a closed belt provided around cardboard boxes.