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Feasibility Study for Development of Comprehensive Strategies for Safer Housing against Earthquakes in Developing Countries focusing on Conventional Houses

Accession number;06A0611714

Title;Feasibility Study for Development of Comprehensive Strategies for Safer Housing against Earthquakes in Developing Countries focusing on Conventional Houses

Author; NARAFU TATSUO (Building Res. Inst.)

Journal Title;Annual Report of BRI

Journal Code:G0308A

ISSN:0286-4622

VOL.2005;NO.;PAGE.65-66(2006)

Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.3, REF.8

Pub. Country;Japan

Language;Japanese

Abstract;This study is to explore the possibility and feasibility of future R&D project of BRI on safer housing against earthquakes in developing countries which is one of the keenest issues to mitigate damages caused by natural disasters. The study consists of on-site survey on areas affected by large scale earthquakes, data search and analysis of information on R&D activities and projects for disaster mitigation and discussions on key issues to be tackled, possible options and proposals for future R&D programs including holding an international workshop with invitees from developing countries. (author abst.)

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