Sturdy Foundations: Designing Structures to Withstand Earthquakes
When the earth shakes, buildings can crumble, lives can be lost, and communities can be devastated. Earthquake resilience in architecture isn’t just about ensuring that structures remain standing during a seismic event, but it’s about safeguarding people, economies, and cultures. As forensic engineers, we’ve learned from past mistakes and continually innovate to ensure a safer […]
Soft-Story Seismic Retrofits for Residential Structures
On 17 January 1994, a powerful and disastrous 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angles. Historically known as the Northridge Earthquake, the devastating occurrence brought the expert’s attention to the most fundamental flaws in building construction. Most people had on their mind was; why did an intricate buckle when a plethora of different buildings continued to […]
June 6, 2019 | Earthquake Near Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV On 6/6/2019 at approximately 9:49 PM PST, an earthquake occurred near Washoe, NV. It was estimated to be a magnitude 3.7 and caused disruptions that could have damaged structures in the area. The Mogul city area was disturbed with light shaking during the early morning hours. The earthquake was estimated to have […]
May 8, 2019 | Earthquake Near Salton City, California
Salton City, CA On 5/8/2019 at approximately 9:14 AM PST, an earthquake occurred near Imperial County, CA. It was estimated to be a magnitude 3.5 and caused disruptions that could have damaged structures in the area. The Salton City area was disturbed with light shaking during the early morning hours. The earthquake was estimated to […]