Cob: Seismic Effects

Thu Mar 1 16:17:37 CST 2001

Are there any owners/caretakers of cob structures in the Pacific Northwest that can speak to how the buildings survived the temblor yesterday?  I am especially interested in knowing about buildings in the Seattle/Olympia area, which was near the epicenter.  Also, if you could speak about the foundation type and any structural strengthening aspects your building may have that would give a more complete picture.
Thanx
John, 
Portland, OR

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that can speak to how the buildings survived the temblor yesterday?  I am 
especially interested in knowing about buildings in the Seattle/Olympia area, 
which was near the epicenter.  Also, if you could speak about the 
foundation type and any structural strengthening aspects your building may have 
that would give a more complete picture.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanx</DIV>
<DIV>John, </DIV>
<DIV>Portland, OR</DIV>
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