Basket Technique

• This is a method for seismic reinforcement of masonry structures, though it can be used for other building materials as well.
• Hear explanation of the Basket Technique for earthquake reinforcement at https://youtu.be/IuQB3x4ZNeA?t=1735
• Concept: use mesh on both sides of the wall, and cross tie 2 meshes through the wall.
• Requires that mesh span around the bond beam, sides, and bottom

Resources

• World Housing Net Adobe Reinforcement Tutorial - describes some of the techniques Hallock refereed to. Start on page 13.
• Construction Manual for Reinforced Adobe with Geomesh (Spanish)
• Powerpoint from PUCP on the subject Start at slide 25. Mentions Geogrid as lath

Materials

• Fibalath - [1]

• Cost of 50 cents per square foot
• $80 for 39.5" x 55' or 181ft^2 or $0.44ft^2

• Basalt mesh - 3x more expensive - [2]
• Metal lath - $7.50 for 16 square feet or 47 cents/sf
• Stucco wire - 10-13 cents/sf [3]
• Stucco lath - 28 cents/sf - [4]
• Chicken wire - 14 cents/sf - [5]