Geography A-Level
Base Isolation
What Base Isolation means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Base Isolation
An engineering technique that uncouples a structure from its foundation using springs or bearings to minimize the transmission of seismic energy.
Topics that use Base Isolation
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Areal Extent
- Benioff Zone
- Governance
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- Gravitational Force Mechanisms
- Hazard Profiles and Magnitude
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- Liquefaction
Using Base Isolation in the exam
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