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 ...

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

A new study by Northwestern University researchers and coworkers explains a puzzling problem with maps of future earthquake shaking used to design earthquake-resistant buildings. The research was ...

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 ...

Specialist explains dangers of twin earthquakes; Portugal lies in one of Europe's most seismically active regions ...

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 ...

Ensuring safety does not end with the issuance of a building permit. Buildings made under older seismic codes should be retrofitted.