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PROJECT BRIEF


                                     Seismic Strengthening to Residential Building with TYFO           JAPAN
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                                     Fibrwrap  Composite Systems




                   Shinjuku Area, Tokyo

                               Japan
                                2013
















                                     Japan has had a long history of earthquakes and seismic activity. It is an area of
                                     situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
                                     high seismicity because it is located near major tectonic plate boundaries and is


                                     This  concrete  residential  building  is  located  in  the  heart  of  residential  and
                                     commercial Tokyo, was constructed in 1965 and was designed based on the old
                                     1500sqm.
                                     Japan building design code. The building consisted of 5 floors with floor area of

                                     Based on a seismic capacity analysis of the building, it was clear that the building
                                     selected to be retrofitted with TYFO SCH-11UP system.
                                     needed strengthening on all floors and both directions. 38 columns in total were
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                                     All the residents were informed about the installation schedule and all the work
                                     was conducted without a major disruption to the residents’ daily life.
















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