STABLE – the Steel Twin Lintel Band for Advancing Building Life and Earthquake Safety

Developed by CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee

The seismic vulnerability of masonry buildings continues to be a pressing concern in many parts of our country. Strengthening the safety and resilience of our built environment has long been central to the mission of both the CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, and the Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC). It is in this spirit that we are pleased to introduce STABLE – the Steel Twin Lintel Band for Advancing Building Life and Earthquake Safety, a technology developed by CSIR-CBRI.

STABLE is a quick, cost-effective, and scalable retrofitting technique developed to substantially improve the seismic performance of non-engineered and vulnerable masonry houses. Designed to be practical and easily adoptable, it can be implemented widely even in rural and resource constrained areas without major disruption.  By enhancing the structural integrity of homes, this technique not only safeguards lives but also preserves housing investments and strengthens community resilience against future earthquakes.

To facilitate its adoption, we are sharing a pictorial brochure explaining the methodology, technical aspects including cost provisions for implementation, along with an explanatory booklet presented in a simple question-and-answer format for ease of comprehension. These resources are intended to support engineers, architects, builders, and policymakers in promoting and applying this technique in their respective domains.