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Sturdy Foundations: Designing Structures to Withstand Earthquakes

Sturdy Foundations: Designing Structures to Withstand Earthquakes
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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 ...

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. ...

Soft-Story Seismic Retrofits for Residential Structures

Soft-Story Seismic Retrofits for Residential Structures
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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 exper ...

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 mi ...

June 6, 2019 | Earthquake Near Carson City, Nevada

June 6, 2019 | Earthquake Near Carson City, Nevada
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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 d ...

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 ea ...

May 8, 2019 | Earthquake Near Salton City, California

May 8, 2019 | Earthquake Near Salton City, California
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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 cou ...

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 dur ...