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Seismic safety
Terms relating to the constuction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes.
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Foundation springs
Construction; Seismic safety
Method of modelling to incorporate load-deformation characteristics of foundation soils.
Composite panel
Construction; Seismic safety
A structural panel comprising thin wood strands or wafers bonded together with exterior adhesive.
Concentric braced frame (CBF)
Construction; Seismic safety
A braced frame in which the members are subjected primarily to axial forces.
Concrete masonry
Construction; Seismic safety
Masonry constructed with solid or hollow units made of concrete. Hollow concrete units may be ungrouted, or grouted.
Continuity plates
Construction; Seismic safety
Column stiffeners at top and bottom of the panel zone.
Contents
Construction; Seismic safety
Movable items within the building introduced by the owner or occupants.
Connexion
Construction; Seismic safety
A link between components or elements that transmits actions from one component or element to another component or element. categorised by type of action (moment, shear, or axial), connexion links ...
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