Taxonomy Parameters
1. Main structural system
UCM-URM3
- Buildings constructed of dressed or semi-dressed quarry stone in mud mortar
- Walls are generally thick at about 410 to 500 mm in average
- Walls usually have two wythes
2. Height range
LR (1)
Single story
3. Seismic design level
LD
- Fair construction quality and workmanship
- Few seismic enhancement measures
- Building designed for low lateral loads