The Effects of Soil-structure Interaction on the Seismic Performance of a Base-isolated 13-Story RC Building Founded on Soft Soil
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2026-0115 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Feb 16, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 16, 2026
Published on: Jun 24, 2026
Published by: University of Žilina
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