Lack of seismic strengthening inside buildings 'shocking,' says engineer
Only about half a dozen buildings in New Zealand have their non-structural fit out – including ceilings – properly restrained.
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The lack of seismic restraints on New Zealand’s commercial buildings’ fit-outs is shocking and will lead to injury and workplace closures after future earthquakes, a Wellington engineer says.
Terry Johnson, who runs non-structural seismic engineering company Reveal Seismics, says there are only
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Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Lack of seismic strengthening inside buildings 'shocking,' says engineer
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