The Importance of Post- Earthquake Inspections

摘要

After the quake has subsided and your occupants are out of harm's way, a post-earthquake inspection is in order. This assessment clears your building for reoccupation and identifies structural damage you need to address. Planning Ahead After an earthquake, the demand for structural engineers is high. It's certainly not the time to be combing through the phonebook for help. "Establish a relationship with a good structural engineer beforehand to make sure that when those services are needed, a licensed engineer is on hand to provide a building inspection," says Andy Thompson, associate principal for the firm Arup Engineering.