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Earthquake proofing New Zealand in general Practices New Zealand is earthquake (1) country Strategy for bracing designs (8) panels into buildings Different zones A = (2) likely C = (3) likely - panels should not (9) or collapse Buildings designed to resist earthquake in accordance with (4) - panels placed in (10) directions Government standards apply to (5) types of buildings. Panels satisfy load resistance changes according to (11) Aims - panels designed not to (12) Earthquake resistant building = people can (6) afterwards Connections from panels in walls to (13) foundations, and roofs. Earthquake resistant building = should not (7) Connections must be sufficiently (14) so occupants not crushed

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