seismic retrofit of log structure
 

seismic retrofit of log structure
i am working on a 6 year old log structure that due to change of ownership/function from residential to state use needs to be seismically reinforced. has anyone done something of this nature?
eric mcdonald, pe
mcdonald structural engineering, pllc
have no experience with this problem but below is a link to engineering data regarding lateral resistance of log construction. hope it helps.
samdamon... excellent link...
dik
appreciate it - informative link!
eric mcdonald, pe
mcdonald structural engineering, pllc