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It is not known if there are any connections between the roof diaphragm and the walls that are capable of transferring in-plane forces from roof to wall and restraining outward displacements of walls. There is insufficient information available or the connections are not visible from a survey.
It is often difficult to assess whether floor-wall connections are present based on the exterior view alone - an interior inspection is required (S. Brzev)
Floor-wall and roof-wall connections in stone masonry buildings are usually not exposed at the exterior (S. Brzev)
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It is clear that the structural material is earth, but whether or not it is reinforced is unknown. Examples of earthen construction include cob, rammed earth, etc. Note that adobe is not considered as earthen construction technology (it is a masonry construction).
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Walls are made from solid wood. Includes hewn or unhewn log construction.
Log wood wall intersection, USA (S. Brzev)
Solid wood (log) construction, Canada (S. Brzev)
Solid wood construction, USA (S. Brzev)
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Plywood, particle board, or other sheet material fixed over wooden members.
Wood based sheets on joists or beams, Wellington, New Zealand (A. Charleson)
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It is clear that the building is used by national or local government, but the exact type of government use is unknown.