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This paper summarizes two practices of seismic retrofit for buildings using steel frames that integrate earthquake strengthening and facade design. It describes a retrofit project for the Ueno Building in Tokyo completed in 1965. Steel frames with diagonal braces were added to the exterior walls to strengthen the structure. Dogleg braces were selected for their aesthetic design and efficiency. The retrofit enhanced seismic capacity without disrupting building usage. It also improved the facade appearance wh

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dimisor

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