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Can interlock bricks withstand earthquake better than conventional bricks?

Tue Aug 23, 2016Total posts : 1
vinu
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Can a house with walls using interlocking bricks and rcc roof with stand earthquake better than a house with wall using conventional bricks with rcc roof?
Wed Aug 24, 2016Post  #1
S L Gupta (Civil Engg)
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