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Record 1 2003-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Modern Construction Methods
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
  • Structural Testing (Materials)
DEF

The study of the behavior of foundations and structures relative to seismic ground motion, and the attempt to mitigate the effect of earthquakes on structures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de construction modernes
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
  • Contrôle structural des matériaux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Métodos de construcción modernos
  • Vulcanología y sismología
  • Control estructural de los materiales
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