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Model Analyzes Shape-Memory Alloys for Use in Earthquake-Resistant Structures

“Recent earthquake damage has exposed the vulnerability of existing structures to strong ground movement. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, researchers are analyzing shape-memory alloys for their potential use in constructing seismic-resistant structures. “Shape-memory alloys exhibit unique characteristics that you would want for earthquake-resistant building and bridge design and retrofit applications: they have the ability to dissipate significant energy without significant degradation or permanent deformation,” said Reginald DesRoches, a professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech.” Read more at http://www.newswise.com/articles/model-analyzes-shape-memory-alloys-for-use-in-earthquake-resistant-structures

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