Abstract
Damage to buildings in Mackay, Idaho during the October 28, 1983 Borah Peak earthquake was largely limited to unreinforced masonry construction, including the unreinforced masonry chimneys of wood frame dwellings. Except for chimneys, which typically collapsed or were severely damaged, the level of damage was only slight to moderate, even though the earthquake resistance of the construction was very low, even for unreinforced masonry.
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