Base isolation

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earthquake protector separation upgrading partial earthquake building foundation

Noun

Definition: A collection of a building’s structural elements resting on its foundation to provide partial separation of the building from shaking ground thus upgrading the building's seismic fitness. For video demonstration, click here

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