Learning from disaster

Article Abstract:

American structural engineers research the destruction caused by the 1999 earthquakes in Turkey and Taiwan, focusing on ways to prevent structural failure in earthquake magnitudes of 7.0 and more. Topics addressed include fault lines, power and communication systems, damage to unreinforced masonry.

Research, Taiwan, Buildings, Turkey, Earthquake engineering, Natural disasters, Earthquake damage, Izmit Earthquake, Turkey, 1999

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Experimental approach

Article Abstract:

An examination is presented on reindustrialization, or the cleanup of a contaminated property for reuse without transferring the liability to the new tenant. Examples include the East Tennessee Technology Park, which is being renovated under the guidance of the US Dept of Energy.

Planning, Industrial sites, Bioremediation, United States. Department of Energy, Industrial development, Industrialization, Space industrialization

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Taking the mystery out of retirement plans

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern the implementation of retirement plans for small firms, focusing on the administration and cost of these funds. Topics addressed include types of 401k plans, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), and profit sharing that are available to small businesses.

Finance, Small business, Pension funds, Retirement planning

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