JZ Engineering
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Seismic Strengthening of Existing Structures

JZ Engineering has been experimenting with low-cost ways to strengthen existing houses in Puerto Rico to be more resilient to earthquakes and hurricanes.

"Casa Luzi" Shear walls to be built between two adjacent columns on all three open sides of this house
"Casa Luzi" Completed Shear Wall
"Casa Ester" Completed Shear Walls
540-908-1038
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JZ Engineering
Office Address: 794 N. Main Street
Mailing Address: 1293 Greystone Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22802