"The fibrerod is said to be seven times stronger than iron, and this is the very first time that this material was used as a means of reinforcement against earthquakes, " said the studio.
“该纤维丝据说比钢铁的强度强7倍，这是这种材料首次被作为一种方式来加强对地震的抵抗，”工作室说。
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Dr Fink's fibre consists of a hollow rod of an insulating polycarbonate material with a 30-micrometre ring of a piezoelectric polymer running along its length.