Reinforce buildings against quakes


Prepare for the worst: Bracing, bolting and reinforcing a building’s foundation are some options. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Retrofitting older buildings to better withstand potential damage from seismic activity should be considered to prepare against potential disasters, say experts.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) disaster preparedness and prevention centre (DPPC) director Dr Khamarrul Azahari Razak said some of the measures include reinforcing a building’s structure in high-risk seismic activity zones.

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