Earthquake Risk Reduction
β Scribed by Dr. David J. Dowrick
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 520
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Compiled from the author's extensive professional experience in earthquake engineering, this key text provides an excellent treatment of the complex multidisciplinary process of earthquake risk reduction. This book will prove an invaluable reference and guiding tool to practising civil and structural engineers and architects, researchers and post-graduate students in seismology, local governments and risk management officials.
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