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.

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 ...

However, during the past decades, Gyumri has seen a considerable population decline as a consequence of a devastating earthquake that ... collapsed ten-story Uranus building on Xuanyuan Road ...

Now the tallest building in the city, the 170-meter-tall skyscraper aims to echo the values of the institution: solidity, stability, and sustainability. Blending innovation with the rich heritage ...

Although geotechnical engineers cannot prevent earthquakes directly, they play a crucial role in minimising their destructive impact by analysing soil condition to inform the design of earthquake-resi ...

Although the Mukaab in Saudi Arabia is set to become the world's largest building, the current record-holder is the Boeing Everett Factory in the USA, which was built in 1967. With a volume of ...

Eleven community halls, two plunket rooms and a rowing club have been identifed among earthquake-prone buildings in Waikato. Initial checks by Waikato District Council found buildings at 28 sites fall ...

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake about 40 kilometres south of Grande Prairie, Alberta was felt in McBride at about 2:13 p.m. today, according to Earthquakes Canada.

Lifting weights and being consistent with it is essential for building muscle. Sets of at least ten repetitions should be performed twice a day by beginners using moderate weights. When starting ...