Best Practices for the Construction of Small Confined Masonry Buildings
- Quality materials save lives.
- Avoid construction in ravines or on steep slopes.
- Build on stable, consolidated ground.
- Provide a minimum of 10 meters between buildings.
This document provides guidance on best practices for constructing small confined masonry buildings in Haiti. It addresses various aspects of construction, including site selection, material quality, and specific construction techniques. The document emphasizes the importance of using quality materials and following appropriate construction methods to ensure the safety and resilience of buildings, particularly in earthquake-prone areas. It also includes recommendations on avoiding construction in hazardous locations such as ravines, unstable slopes, and flood-prone areas.
How to cite
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 2020, Best Practices for the Construction of Small Confined Masonry Buildings, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/usaid-2020-best-practices-construction-small-confined