Large Earthquake Rattles Mexico, Felt in San Diego
Residents of San Diego were awakened by a large earthquake early Monday morning. The temblor was felt across the region, with reports of shaking coming from Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Chula Vista, Otay Ranch, Sorrento Valley, and Santee. The epicenter of the quake was 9.9 …
Earthquake Retrofitting – Understanding the Basics
Earthquake retrofitting is a process that adds reinforcement to a structure by installing additional hardware, plywood, or framing lumber to the foundation area of a building. Once the additional hardware is installed, the structure is secured to its concrete foundation using foundation plates and anchor …
Understanding Foundation Cracks
Visible cracks in the interior and/or the exterior of the home are often an indication of foundation damage. When cracking occurs in a structure, this is typically due to movement beneath the surface from foundation shrinkage, soil expansion, or settlement. Natural disasters, like earthquakes, can …
