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TECHNOLOGY TAKES ON NATURE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOF BUILDINGS

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<P>There's no telling when an earthquake can strike, which is why engineers building in earthquake-prone places need to be careful. Earthquake-proofing buildings takes cutting-edge science and lots of testing, but these amazing creations help keep people safe and prevent further chaos in the event of disaster. Full-color photographs that chronicle the construction of simple bunker-like rooms as well as more complex buildings yet to be tested by major geological events will mesmerize readers. They'll also get a look at how high-rises are built to combat the shaking and swaying that comes with these natural disasters.</P>

Technology Takes on Nature: Earthquake-Proof Buildings

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Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
1: Major Disasters.
2: Shaky Ground.
3: Building a Safer Structure.
4: Base Isol Ation.
5: Core Wall Construction.
6: Shock Absorbers.
7: Controlled Rocking System.
8: Shape Memory Alloys.
9: Using Different Materials.
10: Past to Present.
11: Into the Future.
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Index.

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