Base isolation gets its day in court
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The friction-pendulum base-isolation system was used in the seismic retrofit and sealing of cracks in partition walls, exterior masonry, floors and ceilings of the US Court of Appeals and Post Office Building, which sustained major structural damages in the 1989 earthquake in San Francisco, CA. A wide-range of isolator bearings were tested for quality before they were used. Full-scale computer analysis was performed to give a face-lift to this Beaux Art-style structure.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1995
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All that glitters
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Tinsel and glitter embellishments and colorful snowflakes can be used to add sparkle and give a dreamy glow to the house during the holiday season. Glitter can be added to any surface and tinsel garlands can create a striking radiance.
Publication Name: Martha Stewart Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1057-5251
Year: 2005
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The bliss of the bath
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Hot baths are an effective revitalizer due to the effect of wet heat on the pain threshold of free nerve endings and in the relaxation of muscle fibers. Bath additives also help in soothing and stimulating tired bodies.
Publication Name: New Choices for Retirement Living
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1061-2157
Year: 1992
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