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Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Natural Disasters
March 5, 1987, Ecuador Earthquakes [PDF ebook]
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This book provides an account of the 1987 Ecuador earthquakes, evaluating the physical phenomena involved and the performance of structures and systems. It identifies and recommends cases where an in-depth study would contribute to improvement of our ability to analyze and forecast such failures and our preparedness, warning, rescue, recovery, and rehabilitation systems. The volume also describes how state-of-the-art knowledge can be applied to improve public safety and welfare.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 184 ● ISBN 9780309595131 ● Publisher National Academies Press ● Published 1991 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7147786 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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