California housing damage related to expansive soils

Article Abstract:

The authors presented a well-researched and thought-provoking paper about the risk of housing damage caused by expansive soils. Their observation that the problem has not been addressed by the civil engineering establishment is largely due to the fact that there have been few victims of expansive soil. Moreover, the slow process of foundation heave ensures that any damage manifests itself years after a house is constructed.

Research, Residential construction, Environmental aspects, House construction, Soil mechanics, Foundations (Building), Building foundations

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Seismic performance of cladding: responsibility revisited

Article Abstract:

Several comments regarding an article on the performance of cladding panel and connections during the Jan. 1994 Northridge earthquake are presented. The reactions focused on a variety of issues, particularly the applicability of cladding on brick facades. These types of structures, if placed within areas with active seismic activity, can pose a threat to the lives of the residents.

Analysis, Evaluation, Earthquake engineering, Building, Brick, Brick construction, Metal cladding

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