What are the major impacts of the 1997 UBC on earthquake design, and how do they impact building layout and related issues? All of the code changes in the area of earthquake design originate in ...

British firm unveils designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains - The E10 Shinkansen train is set to enter ...

An animated video that emerged online and was first spotted by Gizmodo shows various earthquake-proof bed designs that are scarier than an earthquake itself. The designs appear to be related to a ...

Support from the National Science Foundation helps civil engineers like Ben Schafer improve building codes and develop more ...

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Design and construction were supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration as part of the DOE’s long-standing commitment to earthquake safety and ...

Bruneau, who is also a distinguished member of ASCE—the highest honor the society can bestow—was recognized for “his contributions to advancing seismic design and improving the safety and resilience ...