Extract from the letter forwarded to LIBNOR on september 17, 2001

Summary: This French extract includes multiple comments on the Lebanese Gov. Decree No 11266 (December, 1997) stating seismic guidelines of RC buildings regarding mainly the appropriate use of the static approach in seismic designs, the gap to be provided between adjacent constructions, the empirical Formulas used, and the misleading interpretations and/or illustrations contained in this document among others. (Read more)

Notes on Seismic design of buildings In Lebanon

Earthquake (EQ) resistant constructions involve the responsibility of all participants in the construction process and also the Governmental authorities from the standpoint of seismic regulations. (Read more)