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Designed a device for seismic isolation of buildings

Designed a device for seismic isolation of buildings

In order to mitigate or reduce potential damage from earthquakes, the results of research in the application of seismic isolation methods conducted by the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), revert to achieve greater protection of buildings, infrastructure and sensitive equipment subject to seismic-type dynamic loads. A research team of the UPC has designed a device [...]

February 12, 2011 / Comments Off / Read More