Learn how to propose effective strengthening measures for traditional buildings affected by earthquakes
Training Information:
This training explores the different retrofitting measures that can be used for earthquake-affected vernacular houses and helps provide an understanding of how coordination and collaboration with a range of stakeholders (e.g., international actors, government entities, public service providers, etc) can help to deliver effective engineering solutions. This is a three day long training (1 session per day, 2.5 hours per session).
Moduels:
- Engineering in an ever-changing humanitarian setting
- Appropriate construction solutions for post-earthquake housing reconstruction
- Repair and seismic retrofitting of vernacular housing
Course Structure
The programme will be run over 3 days between the 7th April- 9th of April 2024.
Sessions will run between 9:00 and 11:30 UK time each day
Who should attend?
Disaster responders with basic understanding of engineering or architectural principles.
HPass Badge
Upon completion of the course participants will be eligible to apply for a HPass Badge, a digital indicator of achievement, and a way for participants to demonstrate their skills and experience in the humanitarian sector. You can find more information on HPass Badges here.
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