For earthquake-prone regions –“NATURALLY” the best - HIB-System!

Under the leadership of university professor Dr. H.J. Blaß, the University of Karlsruhe has issued an expert assessment on the results of a two-year research project. The behaviour factor q was determined by seismic tremors.

This behaviour factor demonstrates the well-tempered behaviour of the HIB system under seismic conditions.
Under conservative considerations this factor was calculated as q = 4.
This factor is considered the highest possible factor in the European earthquake standard and forms the basis for the proposed CE certification.

As a result of these excellent results, HIB constructions offer unique possibilities and therefore more safety for the people living in earthquake-prone regions!

House "Mountain Ash"
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You find an example for an earthquake-proof building

House “Mountain View”

Earthquake calculation, designs and prices.


Earthquake in l'Aquila / Italy
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Further information

PDF Conference Contribution CIB-W18 Meeting 2008, St. Andrews / Canada (690 Kb)

PDF Presentation CIB-W18 Meeting 2008, St. Andrews / Canada (1,63 Mb)

PDF Behaviour factor q = 4 (1,08 Mb)

Results of the two-year research project.

ISSN: 1860-093X
ISBN: 978-3-86644-334-1

www.uvka.de

Earthquake study (german)

 
latest update 2010/09/07