Repaired Reinforced Concrete Walls and Lower-Damage Modifications

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As a result of the Canterbury earthquakes, over 60% of the concrete buildings in the Christchurch Central Business District have been demolished. This experience has highlighted the need to provide guidance on the residual capacity and repairability of earthquake-damaged concrete buildings. Experience from 2010 Chile indicates that it is possible to repair severely damaged concrete elements (see photo at right), although limited testing has been performed on such repaired components. The first phase of this project is focused on the performance of two lightly-reinforced concrete walls that are being repaired and re-tested after damage sustained during previous testing.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 24/06/2012: Reducing Rooftop Risks

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 24 June 2012 entitled, "Reducing Rooftop Risks".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 17/01/2012: Loopy Lights

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 17 January 2012 entitled, "Loopy Lights".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 07/12/2012: Aggravating Arson

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 7 December 2012 entitled, "Aggravating Arson".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 05/06/2011: Cul-de-sac Cricket

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 5 June 2011 entitled, "Cul-de-sac Cricket".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 23/07/2011: Piko Plastered

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 23 July 2011 entitled, "Piko Plastered".

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A photograph captioned by Paul Corliss, "River Road, Avonside".

BeckerFraserPhotos February 2013 photograph 102

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Damaged retail stores on Cashel Street.

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