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Seismic Isolation for Earthquake Resistant Structures (Advances in Earthquake Engineering) - Hardcover

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9781853128035: Seismic Isolation for Earthquake Resistant Structures (Advances in Earthquake Engineering)

Synopsis

A presentation of an alternative method in earthquake engineering, called seismic isolation. Explains the performance-based design approach in detail, showing how it can be used to minimize earthquake-induced loads and mitigate or minimize damage in low to medium rise buildings.

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Review

"Basic theories and knowledge on base isolation are clearly presented almost in layman's terms....approachable to undergraduate students and junior engineers...a useful reference in practical design of base-isolated structures." --Applied Mechanics Review, Vol 54, No 6, November 2001

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