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  1. Revolution in Earthquake Engineering Research, A: The Nees Collaboratory (2007)

    Subject
    Earth Science

    This video looks at NEES - the Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation - as it strives to improve understanding of earthquakes and their effects. [26 minutes]

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  2. Earthquakes: Seismology at Work (1987 Video)

    Producer
    Tony Jolly
    Subject
    Geology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min., 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Discusses the seismic body waves which are generated by earthquakes; how they arise, how they propagate through the Earth’s interior, and how they are detected. Opens with film of the 1964 Alaska...

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  3. Structural Engineering in Action (2008)

    Subject
    Engineering

    Short film which demonstrates how earthquakes can make buildings resonate. The film also includes a demonstration of how structural engineers try to prevent earthquake damage to buildings. [3 minutes]

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  4. Building Our Future: Research into the Build Environment (1988 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Out of Distribution, Videocassette. VHS. col. 20 min.

    Looks at research work funded and supported by the Environment Committee in SERC and explains the need for such research and the practical benefits that can follow. Examines six specific projects in flood...

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  5. Rammed Earth Renaissance, The (1998)

    Subject
    Engineering; History
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (NTSC, 45 minutes), $29.95

    From the beginning of history, every civilization from the Assyrians to the Zunis has used earth to create beautiful, durable, and affordable shelter. Author, engineer and earth builder David Easton hosts...

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  6. How to Find the Sweet Spot (2005)

    Subject
    Physics

    A "sweet spot" is that unique place on a bat or racquet where you can hit a ball without jarring yourself. It’s also the perfect tuning point of a musical instrument, the point of balance in a circus act,...

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