Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Learning From Earthquakes

“Earthquake-proof” Temporary Schools Being Erected

February 8, 2018

Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Summary by Tracy Becker and Laura Whitehurst.

 

Prefab schools built of UVPC are being installed.

http://www.batemansbaypost.com.au/story/3166193/quake-proof-school-planned-as-monsoon-closes-on-nepal/?cs=229

 

Curated topics from the April 25, 2015, Nepal Earthquake to help inform reconnaissance activities, identify impacted regions, and help document the timeline of earthquake response/recovery.

Information on school buildings, especially those retrofitted or involved in mitigation programs pre-quake, from the April 25, 2015, Nepal Earthquake.