Essays about: "Seismic Building Codes"
Found 3 essays containing the words Seismic Building Codes.
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1. Seismic evaluation and retrofitting of an existing building in Athens using pushover analysis
University essay from KTH/BetongbyggnadAbstract : Earthquakes are one of the biggest problems in civil engineering all over the world. Due to earthquakes, great disasters in cities with collapsed structures and human losses have been caused. READ MORE
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2. Seismic analysis and retrofitting of an existing multi-storey building in Stockholm
University essay from KTH/BetongbyggnadAbstract : Throughout the years earthquakes are a huge concern for structures; causing losses of peoples’ lives, damages and collapse of homes. Usually, most of the buildings that collapse or have serious damages are mostly old buildings that do not fulfil any longer the updated regulations and building codes concerning seismic design. READ MORE
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3. The New Madrid Seismic Zone.
University essay from KTH/Teknisk geologi och geofysikAbstract : The Mississippi River Valley, is hardly known as an earthquake zone, but may in fact be a natural disaster just waiting to happen. Historical records and paleoseismic investigations have shown that large magnitude earthquakes have occurred in the area and there are constantly microquakes all along the New Madrid Fault System. READ MORE
