Article: A critical analysis of earthquake-resistant architectural provisions.

Modern science has enabled experts in building process such as engineers and architects to prepare and organize earthquake provisions through building codes. However, having a modern earthquake code does not guarantee earthquake resistant buildings. The clarity of the codes, especially for architects, and code enforcement are other important factors that should be satisfied. Many scholars and practicing architects may think that ensuring the implementation of earthquake-resistant designs is primarily the responsibility of the structural engineer, but in reality it is not. Earthquake-resistant design is closely related to the architectural configuration of a building. In ...

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