Illustration: Schematic diagram of the rocking frame set up for shake-table testing. The steel-braced frame is shown in red. The white structure behind the frame simulates the weight of a three-story ...
MANILA, Philippines - In media and casual conversations, the terms “magnitude†and “intensity†are often interchanged whenever the severity of a quake is discussed. Thus, to help Filipinos start ...
SEOUL, Korea, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GONGGANTECH is proud to announce the release of their newest model of earthquake-resistant ceiling lightweight steel frame, which will change the ...
A new earthquake-resistant structural system for buildings, just successfully tested in Japan, will not only help a multi-story building hold itself together during a violent earthquake, but also ...
The after-shocks of the Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey and closer-to-home disasters such as the Joshimath crisis have made a global impact, compelling us to look closer into available engineering ...
The powerful earthquake struck suddenly, shaking the seven-story building so hard it bent, cracked and swayed in response. The powerful earthquake struck suddenly, shaking the seven-story building so ...
One of the ways of building an earthquake resistant house is by floating the structure on top of the foundation. Natural disasters can sometimes defy even the best laid plans but it is wise to always ...