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Shake, Rattle & Roll: List of Recommended Web Sites For Background Information
Shake, Rattle & Roll: List of Recommended Web Sites For Background Information
Shake, Rattle & Roll: List of Recommended Web Sites For Background Information
Here are some web sites that have been used in the past for the Earthquake project (“Shake,
Rattle & Rock”) Background Information Report: (Note: All were verified to still be operative in
April 9, 2010. To reach the web site quickly, hold down CONTROL key and left click on the
mouse on the url address given in blue.
8. Permanent Homes Industries Ltd., Cyprus (designs for structural insulated panels and
trussed rafters): http://www.permanenthomes.com/company.htm
15. Reid Steel (Strucsteel House), England (steel buildings, hurricane and earthquake
resistant): http://www.reidsteel.com/hurricane-and-earthquake-resistant-structures/how-we-
make.htm
Also http://www.reidsteel.com/information/earthquake_resistant_building.htm
16. Loos & Co., Florida (construction company specializing in seismic sway bracing):
http://www.earthquakebrace.com/
17. Archeng Designers, architectural consultant, Hyderabad, India (tips on how to design
earthquake resistant buildings): http://www.architectjaved.com/equake_resistant.html
18. US Geological Survey, Washington, DC, 1995 (Article entitled: Building Safer
Structures): http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/prepare/factsheets/SaferStructures/
19. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Washington, DC, 2007 (draft copy
from Earthquake Handbook): http://www.conservationtech.com/FEMA-WEB/FEMA-subweb-
EQ/02-02-EARTHQUAKE/1-BUILDINGS/C~-Structures-Intro.htm
20. Forintek Canada Corp., “Earthquake Resistant Housing”. September 2002. (wood-frame
building performance fact sheet from Government of Canada): -
http://www.forintek.ca/public/pdf/Public_Information/fact
%20sheets/earthquakeEnglish4oct2002.pdf
PLEASE let Sandy know about any others you find that are worthwhile for this project or are
just good information on the topic.