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The document discusses the aseismic traditional building techniques used in Pherols, multistoried structures found in Uttarkashi, India. Pherols incorporate earthquake-resistant features like wooden tie beams, vertical timber columns, and long flat stones to minimize seismic forces. They also have low floors, few openings, and vertical and horizontal reinforcement to improve stability. Pherols originated in Koti banal village and have survived earthquakes due to skilled masonry, strong joinery, and use of l
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