Evaluation of seismic behaviour of rammed earth structures

Site, was devastated by an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 Mw of 23 December 2003, with a balance of 27,000 dead, 30,000 wounded and more than 85% of collapsed homes.

1.2 Analysis of standards

Unlike other materials and construction systems, earthen structures have limitations in terms of rules and standards to their characterization, design or testing.