Analysis of Analysis of Earthquake Proof Earthquake Proof

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NeedNeed

►The 2008 Sichuan earthquake The 2008 Sichuan earthquake costs about $146.5 billion costs about $146.5 billion

►Average all over the worldAverage all over the world

Murphy, 2009Murphy, 2009

Murphy, 2009Murphy, 2009

Knowledge BaseKnowledge Base

►Stress and StrainStress and Strain, , Drift CapacityDrift Capacity

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Structural AnalysisStructural Analysis

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Valsaraj, 2004Valsaraj, 2004

Literature ReviewLiterature Review

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Murphy, 2009Murphy, 2009

Kim, 2009Kim, 2009

PurposePurpose

► The purpose of this experiment is The purpose of this experiment is to improve as much damage a to improve as much damage a building can takebuilding can take

Do-abilityDo-ability

► Shake table is neededShake table is needed►Materials can varyMaterials can vary

Valsaraj, 2004Valsaraj, 2004

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