Seismic Defence Structures
AssigneesImperial College Innovations Limited, Universite D'Aix-Marseille, Ecole Centrale De Marseille, Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique
InventorsTryfon Antonakakis, Richard Craster, Younes Achaoui, Stefan Enoch, Sebastien Guenneau, Stephane Brule
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Abstract
A seismic wave shield for protecting an area from seismic vibrations and a method of shielding an area from seismic waves by installing a seismic wave shield. The seismic wave shield comprises a set of columns embedded in regolith and in contact with bedrock. There is a material contrast between a material forming the columns and the regolith.
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A seismic wave shield comprising a set of columns embedded in regolith and in contact with bedrock, wherein there is a material contrast between a material forming the columns and the regolith.
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