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Matthew East

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As seen in: Spectrum News 1 Central NC, Al Jazeera English, Spectrum News, Spectrum News 1 Charlotte, Spectrum News Albany, Spectrum News Coastal NC, Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY), Spectrum News 1 (Milwaukee, WI), Spectrum News 1 Columbus, Spectrum News 1 SoCal
TV Meteorologist at Spectrum News 1. M.S. & B.S., Meteorology, Mississippi State. Hail State! Husband and father of 5. Thankful for all of the Lord's blessings.
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Development of a Flexural Yielding Energy Dissipation Device for Controlled Rocking Systems

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By Matthew East Verified, Mohamed Ezzeldin, Lydell Wiebe, Jeff “Jie Fei”
| ascelibrary.org
Abstract Controlled rocking systems in a variety of materials have been demonstrated to be highly effective in resisting seismic forces. In a controlled rocking system, uplift of the wall or frame from the foundation is allowed in a way that can localize damage and minimize postearthquake residual drifts. However, the limited inherent damping of the system can lead to excessive displacements.
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What exactly is a tropical wave?

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By Matthew East Verified
| Spectrum News 1 SoCal Verified
You have likely heard meteorologists mention tropical waves, but what in the world are they? What You Need To Know Tropical waves are areas of low pressure in the tropics They generally move from east to west due to trade winds The majority of major hurricanes originate from tropical waves The simple explanation is that they are pieces of energy moving across the tropics. More specifically, they are troughs of low pressure, typically orientated in a north-south direction.
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What's the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons?

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By Matthew East Verified
| Spectrum News 1 (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
Sept. 1 marks the beginning of what is called "meteorological autumn." However, your calendar shows that fall doesn't officially begin until Sept. 22. What's the difference?
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