Seismic Retrofitting Strategies

This lecture covers the importance of seismic retrofitting in Switzerland, focusing on case studies of various buildings such as school buildings, fire stations, and government buildings. The instructor, Thomas Wenk, discusses the initial states of these structures, the retrofitting processes involved, and the parameters considered for seismic safety. Examples include the Command Center of State Police in Sion and the Fire Station in Basel. Retrofitting costs, compliance factors, and retrofitting techniques like seismic isolation and strengthening are also addressed.