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The role of materials science after the Mexico City earthquakes in 1985

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

V. Castaño  and
L. Martinez
V. Castaño
Affiliation:
Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Apdo. Postal 139-B, 62191 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
L. Martinez
Affiliation:
Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Apdo. Postal 139-B, 62191 Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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Abstract

We review our field investigations of construction materials which were initiated after the 1985 Mexico City earthquakes. We report observations on reinforcing steel samples collected in the ruins of collapsed buildings and describe the experiences in the production and testing of HSLA steel reinforcing bars with mechanical and metallurgical properties suitable for earthquake resistant construction. We review some aspects of the cement and concrete industries of Mexico before 1985 and present a description of the properties of polymer modified cements considering the potential not only for construction but for many other applications.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 5 , Issue 3 , March 1990 , pp. 658 - 665
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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