Tectonic hazards/Concurrent testings

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Concurrent testings are the most vivid and persuasive way of validation of new earthquake-protective building technologies.[1][2] They might include both real[3] and virtual testings of two or more objects under the same conditions that simulate an earthquake-like excitation. For illustration, please see the images below:

  1. Earthquake Performance Evaluation Tool
  2. Concurrent performance testing of 12-story building models
  3. Earthquake Protective Foundation
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