[design] seismic design

saw this article and i had no idea of the earthquake
volatility in Iran. would be interesting if, in some
future peace and cooperation, that developments in
earthquake science and technology in .JP, the .US,
and elsewhere, may be part of some shared efforts...
(such as, are minimal systems possible for retro-
fitting, based on local economical materials, etc.)

Quake experts urge Tehran move
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4346945.stm


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