Introduction The risk of earthquakes in California is high. Yet many buildings in the state are vulnerable to considerable damage from earthquakes. As you know, earthquakes cause negative impacts like death and extensive damage. To prevent this, all jurisdictions in the state allow voluntary seismic retrofitting. This is also known
Introduction A soils test report is usually needed to obtain permits for various construction projects. The analysis determines if the subsurface soil conditions are ideal for the project. Also, it determines if the design needs any modifications. This allows the structural engineering team to design the foundation according to the