Scientists of the Institute of Mechanics and Seismic Resistance of Structures of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan have developed an engineering seismometric observation station (ESOS).

According to the Academy of Sciences, ESOS is intended to research the purpose of instrumental and computational assessment of the seismic resistance of buildings and structures for various purposes, as well as for solving problems of diagnosing the seismic resistance of buildings and structures, evaluating calculation methods and refining mathematical models and design schemes of buildings, taking into account their design solutions.

The station operates around the clock based on individual catering and is designed to register seismic effects on buildings and their ground foundations during earthquakes. ESOS records the vibrations of the building and their ground foundations for 20 seconds at measuring points during earthquakes with an intensity of 3 points and above.

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