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Author: Greg Comfort

14Nov

Guideline for the Design of Seismic Isolation Systems for Buildings

Greg Comfort

The current New Zealand Building code does not provide adequate guidance for the design of isolated structures. Creating a guideline document gave New Zealand the opportunity to stand out at the forefront of seismic engineering. This document is now out as a draft for trial use. read more


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