The imperative for such innovation in that field is massive. For instance, despite lasting only 20 seconds, the 1995 earthquake that struck Kobe, Japan destroyed 100,000 buildings, and the 2011 ...

The damage in Caracas and La Guaira has reignited the debate over the safety standards required for buildings in earthquake-prone countries ...

Most homeowners think about earthquakes in abstract terms - something that happens somewhere else, or something a good ...

Earthquakes come without warning, and they can cause extreme devastation, harming lives, homes, and communities. That’s why it is essential to earthquake-proof homes to ensure their safety during an ...

Atorod Azizinamini, professor in the department of civil engineering, shares his insight on the earthquake and the importance ...

Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing ...