In this paper, I will explore a different set of questions about earthquakes than those usually asked by engineers. Rather than dealing with the methodologies for strengthening masonry and timber structures. I will examine the key aspects of historical construction that have allowed many of the older and seemingly weak buildings to survive strong earthquakes, even where newer buildings made of reinforced concrete collapsed. The objective of this study is to contribute to an understanding of historical vernacular buildings as sources of knowledge about structures and construction, and not just as windows onto a cultural or architectural history perspective.
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