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Earthquake Safety for Hospitals by Reigna Santillana is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses how to make hospitals safer from earthquakes. It explains that while earthquakes cannot be prevented, their effects can be reduced through modern science and engineering. Specifically, seismic design of hospital buildings and protection of nonstructural systems are critical to maintain functionality after an earthquake. Case studies show how existing hospitals have improved seismic protection of structural and nonstructural systems. Proper seismic design and retrofits of hospitals ac
- Author
- Reigna Santillana
- Language
- EN