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Posted on March 27, 2004 by admin

Earthquake Tests on Earth Structures

Researchers from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú have been studying the seismic stability of adobe and rammed earth and have developed measures to help combat the destructive forces that earthquakes have on earth buildings. Included in the site are several must see quicktime movies. [Spanish Language Web Site]

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