Which of the following is NOT considered good seismic design?

a. installing steel reinforcing rods in concrete structures
b. bolting frame houses to the foundation
c. nailing plywood sheeting over a wood frame
d. attaching wall framing to the sill with metal L braces
e. mixing cement with as much sand as possible


E

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