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Base isolation

Scope note

A seismic design system involving a mechanism which is installed between the ground and the base of a structure thereby reducing the impact of an earthquake.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000258551

Broader Terms used

seismic design

Term used for

isolation, base

Created

13yrs ago

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