Most bridge construction took place in the winter so ... Wider zigzags were added in the Denali Fault area to anticipate earthquake movement. If it were not for the zigzags, the 800-mile pipeline ...

A cross laminated timber shelter that was made from a special type of wood was tested on its seismic performance, or how well it might perform during an earthquake.

The use of natural elements by engineers is also growing. Engineers and scientists have developed techniques for building earthquake-resistant structures over the years. While technology and materials ...

Many buildings and other structures have been strengthened or designed and built to be earthquake-resistant. Look at how building construction and regulations can help an area to prepare for an ...

Preparing for future earthquakes by developing and spreading earthquake risk evaluation and aseismic protection techniques In Bhutan ... Bhutan to make traditional Bhutanese masonry buildings ...

Materials scientists can now use insight from a very common mineral and well-established earthquake and avalanche statistics to quantify how hostile environmental interactions may impact the ...

A new earthquake-resistant foundation for fixed-bottom offshore wind turbines ... Drilling efficiently into such bedrock is challenging and drives up construction costs, said the utility. The new ...

Many buildings and other structures have been strengthened or designed and built to be earthquake-resistant. Look at how building construction and regulations can help an area to prepare for an ...