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Bhatar construction: Timber reinforced masonry - An illustrated guide for craftsmen
Bhatar is a traditional construction system consisting of stone masonry with horizontal timber reinforcement bands.
These bands (with cross peices) act as seismic bands which prevent the walls from falling apart in an earthquake.
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