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Organized by : Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati (Supported by SPARC)

Objective :

The Workshop aims to enhance the knowledge of academicians, scientists and practitioners
on the recent trends in seismic retrofitting of buildings. Starting from the basics, state-of-the-
art research on strengthening measures for buildings will be deliberated upon to expose the
participants to the current practice.

Outline of the Workshop:

The Workshop will broadly cover the following topics:
• Seismic retrofitting
    :: Philosophy and implementation
• State-of-the-Art research
    :: Masonry buildings
    :: RC buildings
    :: Case studies