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Building for the Unsteady Earth
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Background
Earthquakes and What Engineers are Responding To
Seismic Regulations and Code Systems
Regional, Cultural, and Social Approaches to Seismic Activity
Project Details
Lateral-Force Resisting Systems
Moment-Resisting Frames
Braced Frames
Shear Walls
Dual Systems
Foundations
Isolated Footings
Mat Foundations
Pile Foundations
Base Isolation
Shock Absorption
Seismic Isolation
Passive Energy Dissipation (Dampers)
Conclusions
Research Summary
Final Design
Cheaper Alternative Desigs