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Record 1 2014-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Materials Engineering
DEF

A collapse that occurs after the initial collapse of a structure.

OBS

There are many possible causes, but an aftershock (earthquake), the movement of structural members, or weather conditions are common causes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie des matériaux
DEF

Effondrement qui se produit après l'effondrement initial d'une structure.

OBS

Parmi les nombreuses causes possibles, on retrouve le plus souvent les répliques sismiques (tremblement de terre), le mouvement des éléments de structure et les conditions météorologiques.

Spanish

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