Table of Contents

 

 

Chapter 1       Introduction                                                                               1

Chapter 2       Relief Activities after Bhuj Earthquake                                  8

Chapter 3       Seismology and Local Geology                                               14

Chapter 4       Construction Practice and Damage Scenario                        25

Chapter 5       Traditional Kuchchhi Houses (Bhonga)                                 43

Chapter 6       Unreinforced Burnt Brick and Cement Concrete Block       51

Masonry Buildings

Chapter 7       Reinforced Concrete Buildings in Urban Areas                    58

Chapter 8       Precast Concrete Buildings                                                    90

Chapter 9       Performance of Stone Masonry Buildings                            98

Chapter 10     Primary School Buildings                                                      104

Chapter 11     Damage to Lifeline System and Infrastructures                 112

Chapter 12     Performance of Industrial Facilities                                     125

Chapter 13     Recommendations for Future Actions                                  132

Appendix A    List of Members of Reconnaissance Team                          138

Appendix B     Government Plans and Policy on Rehabilitation                 139

Appendix C    World Bank’s Recommendation of Recovery Policy          142

Appendix D    Summary of Discussion with Stakeholders                          144