When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar earlier this year, the ground around them split and buildings nearby ...

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat announced in Dubai that current codes of practice around the world are inadequate for the seismic design of tall buildings and has called for a more ...

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 ...

An earthquake rebuild with a budget of just over $600,000 has been crowned the best house in New Zealand. The prestigious Resene Architectural Design Awards [ADNZ] were announced at a ceremony in ...

There’s no denying that emojis have changed the way we communicate. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words—and sometimes a thumbs up or crying face emoji will suffice. But could an ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County residents will soon be able to weigh in on the forthcoming design for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project. Design plans are nearing completion, but ...

Canterbury University has done a large scale test on the sort of steel frame and concrete multistories common in New Zealand.

Additional material and pictures provided by Ellington Cross LLC. In the past, the conventional method for handling loose sands, soft clays and poorly compacted fills on a construction project was to ...

Earthquakes are beyond our control, but you can ensure your home is as protected as possible. The type of home you have can ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County’s Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project is moving into its next phase after receiving federal approval on Friday. After reviewing the project’s ...