Simple, economical house design to resist future tsunamis
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The details of the architectural design of a 40 meter-square house in the coastal area of Sri Lanka, designed to depict the tsunami disaster that occurred in 2004, are presented. The house is believed to withstand such natural disasters.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
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Imaging technique facilitates condition assessments of concrete columns
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The utility of the radar-based imaging technique being developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to assess the condition of concrete columns is discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2007
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Massachusetts development combines smart growth, 'green' elements
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Development of Trolley Square project by combining elements of smart growth and principles of sustainable design is presented.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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