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KVPT’s Patan Darbar Earthquake Response Campaign - Work to Date - September 2016

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Taleju Agam North/Mul Cok<br />

North Wing Gallery - Detail<br />

drawing showing the design of steel<br />

plates connecting new diagonal<br />

steel braces <strong>to</strong> the existing timber<br />

beams. The introduction of these<br />

steel braces created a rigid diaphragm<br />

which resists movement<br />

during an earthquake.<br />

Above<br />

Southeast exterior corner of inner<br />

sanctum after rebuilding of walls<br />

and roof. Roof rafters are all connected<br />

<strong>to</strong> the new timber cross<br />

beam, which is connected <strong>to</strong> the<br />

inner sanctum’s cornice, uniting<br />

components of the third level.<br />

<strong>September</strong> 2012<br />

Left<br />

New timber columns and beams<br />

around the inner sanctum are positioned<br />

<strong>to</strong> allow beams <strong>to</strong> be joined<br />

directly <strong>to</strong> the his<strong>to</strong>ric wooden<br />

cornice, tying the roof structure <strong>to</strong><br />

the inner sanctum walls.<br />

2012<br />

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