The number one cause of earthquake deaths is the collapse of structures. The key to reducing earthquake casualties is making sure buildings protect life. There is nothing more fundamental to the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete structures of the past weren’t built to withstand the fury of an earthquake but a groundbreaking solution from engineers at Purdue University could change that. A ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County is thinking ahead when it comes to protecting the Burnside Bridge in the event of a major earthquake. The Burnside Bridge Community Task Force plans to ...

India's 2025 earthquake code mandates strict liquefaction checks to prevent buildings from sinking in Delhi's soft soil.

POCATELLO — To the untrained eye it may not look like much, but you can see a piece of groundbreaking concrete on Interstate 15 at exit 80 in Fort Hall thanks to the work of researchers at Idaho State ...

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation plans to make the century-old New Market earthquake-resistant by installing seismic bars.

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 ...

In recent years, Japan has experienced major problems with concrete sewage pipes corroded by the highly acid environment in sewage systems. As a result, the Japanese authorities are pressing for ...