Shock transmission units in construction /

Recent earthquakes around the world have confirmed the potential for a large seismic event to cause unprecedented levels of destruction. Shock transmission units (STUs) have been used in several projects as one of the most effective instruments in preventing widespread damage from seismic activities...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Patel, Dinesh J. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : ICE Publishing, [2013]
Temas:
Bridges > Earthquake effects.
Earthquake engineering.
Bridges > Design and construction.
Ponts > Effets des tremblements de terre sur.
Génie parasismique.
Ponts > Conception et construction.
Bridges > Design and construction
Bridges > Earthquake effects
Earthquake engineering
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Recent earthquakes around the world have confirmed the potential for a large seismic event to cause unprecedented levels of destruction. Shock transmission units (STUs) have been used in several projects as one of the most effective instruments in preventing widespread damage from seismic activities and structural movement. 'Shock Transmission Units in Construction' explores the procurement, selection, testing, installation and maintenance processes of STUs, as well as technological developments in the field of seismic protection.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xviii, 208 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781628704181
1628704187
9780727757142
0727757148

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