Earthquakes 2Statement of InterestIt is my interest to make a contribution to and participate in the project that focuses on optimization of specific elements for developing earthquake-resistant constructions. The guideline provided below would be influential in assisting the authorities as well as designers of buildings in developing structures that are earthquake sustainable. This technical report focuses on the Nepal region to come up with designs that can preserve the local structures as well as reduce the fatality rate in instances of earthquakes[ CITATION Elg09 \l 1033 ]. Concerning gabble walls, the use of seismic belts has to be secure anchorage to the building providing stable movement that is out-of-plane. When recent structures are considered, gable androof bands have to be put up and in structures that are being built need two gables to be fixed thatare cross-braced[ CITATION Yea151 \l 1033 ].Additionally, vertical reinforcement can be used in masonry walls. These reinforcements improve wall-bending features in strength hence controlling horizontal cracks. This reduces the possibility of walls collapsing. Also, this reinforcement helps in boding roofs to walls by providing controlled shaking and wall support[ CITATION Wau171 \l 1033 ]. WWM reinforcement has to be connected to being installed in an L-configuration outside the L-type wall-to-wall junction with the type T junction also being configured on the outside as depicted in the figures below. The belt is located 300 mm below the level of the plinth and continues to the level of the roof. When rubble walls are used, in situ RC shear connectors with bars that are L-shaped are installed to increase reliability. These hear connectors are to be placed 150 mm from the level of the floor at 600 mm apart. These connectors are placed alternately on the connecting walls[ CITATION Yin181 \l 1033 ].

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