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Feb 2019
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Episode #8 - Seismic 101

Zach and Max
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Welcome to our first series based on seismic design. Follow along to learn not only where earthquakes come from how to design for significant seismic loads. Follow on Social Media: Website: TheEngineeringPodcast.com Instagram: @structure_3d Email: zach.and.max.S3D@gmail.com FaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E 
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