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Research Article

First-order approximation towards empirical seismic vulnerability assessment of low-cost unreinforced masonry buildings in South Africa

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Article: 2300837 | Received 26 Oct 2023, Accepted 26 Dec 2023, Published online: 08 Jan 2024

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