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Module 3: Identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards
Guidance for the identification, assessment and mitigation of liquefaction hazards, replacing NZGS Module 1 (July 2010).
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Module 4: Earthquake resistant foundation design
Principles for good foundation design, up-to-date practice and implementation of Royal Commission recommendations.
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Module 5: Ground improvement of soils prone to liquefaction
Covers principles of ground improvement design, up-to-date practice and Canterbury earthquake recommendations.
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Module 5A: Specification of ground improvement for residential properties in the Canterbury region
Specification for ground improvement, specifically for liquefaction mitigation in residential Canterbury properties.
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Module 6: Earthquake resistant retaining wall design
Covers principles of seismic design of retaining walls of a routine nature throughout New Zealand.
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Rapid building assessment resources >
Rapid post disaster building usability assessment – geotechnical
A field guide to promote a consistent approach to rapid building usability assessments for geotechnical professionals.
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Framed buildings with precast concrete floor systems
Assessing or designing framed buildings with precast concrete floor systems.
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Securing parapets and facades on unreinforced masonry buildings
Guidance for building owners, councils and engineers who are required to secure parapets and facades on URM buildings.
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Rockfall: Design considerations for passive protection structures
Guidance on the design of passive protection structure for mitigation of rockfall risk.
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Practice Advisory 19
Good performance of non-structural elements in earthquakes can save lives and costs.