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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Build a Better Wall 1: Parts & Construction
A video lecture that introduces a technique that can be used to make buildings earthquake-resistant. The instructor demonstrates and explains how to use simple materials to build a shear wall for a building. [9:15]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Build a Better Wall Demo: Why Buildings Fail
A video lecture that looks at what factors impact on the amount of damage that is caused by an earthquake. These depend on the intensity of the vibrations and the methods of construction used in the buildings. [6:05]