The seismic restraint of building services
A code of practice
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.12.2.94-100Abstract
Serviced buildings subjected to earthquakes have suffered widespread and costly damage often to similar systems and equipment. Building codes are now incorporating provisions to reduce such damage and make buildings safe. Some aspects of a proposed New Zealand Code, now under preparation, are reviewed.
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