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

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Thumbnail of the full Taleju North
building section, including the timber
A-frame design. This drawing
shows how the A-frame’s strategic
placement in the fourth level was
designed to support the weight of
the roof tiers above.
2012
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Detail of the timber A-frames at
the fourth level, seen on the design
section drawing for Taleju Agam
North. These braces were designed
to support the overstressed and
sagging timber beams that bear the
load of the upper levels. This provide
a direct connection down to
the fourth floor level, strengthening
the load path and adding stiffness
to resist seismic movement.
2012
Opposite
Timber A-frame as installed at the
west end of the fourth level, Taleju
Temple North. A similar A-frame
was installed at each of the four
sides.
September 2012
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