Seismic safety evaluation and reinforcement design of Honjo Brick Warehouse

A structural assessment of the Honjo Brick Warehouse, built in 1896, reveals that its brick masonry and king post truss design can be reinforced to meet earthquake resistance standards for its planned use as a small city hall and museum. The study, which includes strength tests on brick masonry walls, vibration tests, anchor bolt reinforcement assessments, and ground condition investigations, confirms the warehouse's structural integrity after renovation. This finding is significant for reinvigorating local tourism by linking the Honjo site to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tomioka Silk Mill, registered in 2014.

Yamada, S., Araya, M., & Fukushima, K. (2016). Seismic safety evaluation and reinforcement design of Honjo Brick Warehouse. Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions: Anamnesis, Diagnosis, Therapy, Controls, 1650–1655. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315616995-223