Article | REF: C3291 V1

Concepts and design standards for earthquake resistant buildings

Author: André PLUMIER

Publication date: May 10, 2014

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3. Lessons from recent earthquakes

3.1 Observing their effects

Observation of the effects of recent earthquakes in regions where third-generation seismic codes are applied (see § 1.1.3 ) is of exceptional interest for the verification and improvement of rules. This is particularly true of the Northridge (1994) and Kobé (1995) earthquakes, due to the large number and diversity of...

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