Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Retrofitting Strategies for Traditional Timber-Laced Masonry Buildings in Himalayan Regions

Abstract

AbstractThe Himalayan regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand fall within Seismic Zones V and VI as per IS 1893 (Part 1): 2023, making them highly susceptible to seismic activity. Despite this, many vernacular buildings have withstood multiple ...