Earthquake Damage

		Photos of Earthquake Damage

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	Introduction
	Earthquake effects
	Total damage Damage in 100 km Damage in 200 km
	Cause of vulnerability
	Weak mortar Good/bad detailing Soft story Soft story Heavy floors Roof collapse abutement
	Further aspects
	Broken waterpipeline Gate Bridge without damage

Soft story (stiffering structural elements which are present in the upper stories are missing at the ground floor).

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