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This curriculum for Mason Training is an attempt to consolidate the experiences of mason training gained in KVERMP/AUDMP. It formalizes the training materials, training exercises, and the approaches of such training that were found useful. It serves as the curriculum for training masons, and can be use by local professionals in training the masons on the skills of the earthquake-resistant techniques in non-engineered constructions. It can also serve as a guide for the house owner and for the mason involved in owner-built constructions in remote villages.Main aim of this course is to train practicing masons with basic knowledge of earthquake resistant building construction technology and equip then with required skills to construct an earthquake resistant building.

Another aim of this manual is to facilitate the trainers by providing them a clear and concise framework of the earthquake resistant construction technology for training the masons.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the course the participating masons would be able to

1. Explain the importance and effectiveness of earthquake resistant elements in buildings.
2. Incorporate earthquake resistant elements in new construction of buildings.
3. Outline available methodologies to incorporate earthquake resistant elements in existing buildings.
4. Name relevant Building Codes and By-laws existing to ensure Earthquake Safe construction.