When you hear about designers biomimicking butterflies, your first thought is probably about creating remote-controlled ...

This study evaluates over 200,000 structures in Tashkent, revealing seismic vulnerabilities and supporting safer urban ...

Konstantinos Spyrakos, Professor of Earthquake-Resistant Structures at the National Technical University of Athens, speaking ...

The patent document describes the invention as unique since it merely relies on containers filled with sand or other granular material to protect a building’s structure from damage or failure during ...

Base isolation is reshaping how engineers design earthquake-resistant buildings, offering dramatic reductions in structural damage and downtime after seismic events. Studies comparing fixed-base and ...

Buildings and urban infrastructure are designed to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters, based on data from previous events. But how do you design a building to get through the extreme ...

The magnitude-7.5 earthquake and its aftershocks devastated parts of Ishikawa prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast - Copyright AFP Toshifumi KITAMURA The magnitude-7. ...

Bruneau, who is also a distinguished member of ASCE—the highest honor the society can bestow—was recognized for “his contributions to advancing seismic design and improving the safety and resilience ...

Reinforced concrete remains a cornerstone of modern construction, balancing strength, durability, and design flexibility. From podium structures to seismic-resistant shear walls, engineers are ...

Although the earthquake that shook New York City and the surrounding region on Friday didn’t cause systemic damage, it left many residents wondering how the city’s buildings would fare under stronger ...