Earthquake strengthening of old masonry with reference to the Auckland Ferry Building

C. R. Gurley; J. S. F. Nicholls

doi:10.5459/bnzsee.15.4.199-215

Earthquake strengthening of old masonry with reference to the Auckland Ferry Building

Authors

C. R. Gurley Gurley and Nicholls, Auckland, New Zealand
J. S. F. Nicholls Gurley and Nicholls, Auckland, New Zealand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.15.4.199-215

Abstract

The paper describes Auckland's seismicity and the history of the Auckland Ferry Building completed in 1912. Strengthening of the structures foundation as well as non-structural components is described with emphasis on internal drilling and steel placement techniques. Fire and Egress requirements are also considered.

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Published

31-12-1982

How to Cite

Gurley, C. R., & Nicholls, J. S. F. (1982). Earthquake strengthening of old masonry with reference to the Auckland Ferry Building. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering, 15(4), 199–215. https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.15.4.199-215