Constructing Hospitals for Functionality after Earthquakes: Saves Lives and Costs!
Applications of the American Seismic Isolator Standard “SIS” are summarized. The SIS is the only construction standard that specifies design criteria for retaining the functionality of hospitals after earthquakes. The SIS specifies limits for in-structure accelerations and deformations. Earthquake d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-10-01
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Series: | Buildings |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/11/2741 |