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To: energyplay who wrote (49162)4/30/2004 6:24:30 AM
From: Raymond Duray  Respond to of 74559
 
Re: What's the earthquake resistance of the newer vs. older properties

A far more useful question is to ask about construction type. Wood frames are very forgiving in earthquake country. Steel framed buildings are also good. Masonry buildings tend to be too brittle, and unless well engineered and properly reinforced are a disaster waiting to happen.