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Effects of Deformations in Structures
Posted by Architect in Earthquake Engineering on June 15, 2010
The inertia force experienced by the roof is transferred to the ground via the columns, causing forces in columns. These forces generated in the columns can also be understood in another way. During earthquake shaking, the columns undergo relative movement between their ends.
Deformation in a Structure
Earthquake Resistant Structures by Planning and Design Approach
Posted by Architect in Earthquake Engineering on June 15, 2010
Earthquakes have plagued man for millennia. It is a destructive force, which was once upon a time declared to be wrath of God for infidelity of human beings. But today, we understand what causes earthquakes, and can design effective mechanisms to mitigate the effects of earthquakes.
Haiti Earthquake 2010
Basically, there is the Conventional approach to achieving earthquake resistance, then there is the basic approach, and nowadays, there are Active Control Devices which can counteract the effects of earthquakes on buildings.
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