<p>Single story</p>

<p>- Buildings constructed of masonry walls which are confined with reinforced concrete tie-columns and tie-beams<br>- Density of confinement affects seismic performance<br>- Masonry units are burnt clay bricks<br>- Walls are generally half brick thick at about 170 mm</p>

<p>- Very good construction quality and workmanship<br>- Several seismic enhancement measures<br>- Building designed for a high seismic hazard zone<br>- Non-structural elements are designed to withstand lateral loads</p>