Bouncing back after the 'quakes
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Bouncing back after the 'quakes

The Structural Engineer

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 89, Issue 17, 2011

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 89, Issue 17, 2011

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Disaster mitigation, management & recovery Seismic & Vibration Feature Issue 17

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