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Which is the most important advanced technique of earthquake resistant design and construction?(a) Flexible steel form(b) Reinforced concrete(c) Base Isolation(d) Steel strengthening TreatmentThe question was asked in an interview for internship.Origin of the question is Functional Planning in section Functional Planning of Buildings of Construction & Building Materials

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Right choice is (c) BASE Isolation

Easiest explanation: ALONG with energy dissipation devices, Base Isolation technique is most advanced which isolates the structure by a series of bearing pads. This bearing pads ABSORBS maximum shocks develop due to SEISMIC activity.



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