Earthquake-resistant
Definition
Designed, constructed, or structurally consolidated to withstand seismic movements, ground vibrations, and earthquakes, minimizing the risk of collapse or severe damage. It applies to design codes, load-bearing structures, buildings, bridges, or technological materials equipped with damping systems, base isolation, or flexible reinforcements capable of absorbing inertial forces.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Earthquake-resistant
- Seismic-resistant
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Derived through prefixation, combining the prefix 'anti-' with the technical adjective 'seismic' (seismic). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.se.ˈis.mik] |
| Source | Handbook of Structural Engineering, Seismic Design Codes, and Construction Safety |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Noul complex rezidențial a fost proiectat conform celor mai stricte standarde de siguranță antiseismică din Europa.
EN: The new residential complex was designed according to the strictest seismic safety standards in Europe.
RO: Inginerul structural a recomandat adăugarea unor amortizoare speciale pentru a spori capacitatea antiseismică a clădirii.
EN: The structural engineer recommended adding special dampers to enhance the building's earthquake-resistant capacity.
RO: Fundația pe piloni flexibili oferă o izolare antiseismică excelentă, protejând zgârie-norii de undele de șoc.
EN: The flexible pile foundation provides excellent seismic isolation, protecting the skyscraper from shockwaves.
Idioms & Phrases
Structură antiseismică / Earthquake-resistant structure
RO: Cadru constructiv din beton armat sau oțel calculat special pentru a absorbi și disipa energia unui seism.
EN: A construction framework made of reinforced concrete or steel specifically calculated to absorb and dissipate earthquake energy.
Consolidare antiseismică / Seismic retrofitting
RO: Modificare tehnică adusă unei clădiri vechi pentru a-i spori rezistența structurală în fața viitoarelor cutremure.
EN: A technical modification made to an old building to enhance its structural resistance against future earthquakes.
Normativ antiseismic / Seismic design code
RO: Set de reguli, formule matematice și legi obligatorii în construcții care reglementează calculul forțelor tectonice.
EN: A set of rules, mathematical formulas, and mandatory laws in construction regulating the calculation of tectonic forces.
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