Seismic behavior of low-rise wood frame buildings

R.H. Falk; L.A. Soltis

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Seismic behavior of low-rise wood frame buildings

Informally Refereed

Authors:

R.H. Falk, L.A. Soltis

Year:

1988

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

Source:

Shock and vibration digest. Vol. 20, no. 12 (Dec. 1988)

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Abstract

This article reviews the performance of wood-frame buildings in recent earthquakes, and summarizes research performed to more fully understand their seismic behavior.

Keywords

Wood-framed buildings, seismic behavior, earthquakes, wooden buildings

Citation

Falk, R.H.; Soltis, L.A. 1988. Seismic behavior of low-rise wood frame buildings. Shock and vibration digest. Vol. 20, no. 12 (Dec. 1988)