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Focusing on civil engineering, this book explores structural control systems designed to mitigate damage from dynamic environmental loads. It categorizes control methods into four types: passive, active, semi-active, and hybrid. Passive systems operate without external power, utilizing the structure's inherent properties or additional devices to reduce vibrations. The book delves into the principles and applications of these systems, providing insights into their effectiveness in enhancing structural resilience.

Focusing on the profound impact of earthquakes, this book examines 12 significant seismic events that have shaped communities worldwide. It highlights major earthquakes, including those in Valdivia, Alaska, and Sumatra, illustrating their unpredictable nature and the resulting financial losses and casualties. Through historical accounts, the narrative details the progression of these disasters from inception to conclusion, offering insights into their effects on affected regions and the lessons learned from such natural phenomena.