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What is base isolation in earthquake engineering?
What is base isolation in earthquake engineering?
A. Technique to decouple building from ground motion
B. Technique to strengthen foundations
C. Method of soil compaction
D. Seismic retrofitting process
Explanation:
Base isolation reduces seismic forces on structures.
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