Earthquake Engineering

Earthquake engineering is a critical field of civil engineering that focuses on the analysis, design, and construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures to withstand earthquakes. Earthquake engineering aims to minimize the damage caused by earthquakes by designing structures that can resist the seismic forces. The latter involves a combination of understanding the behavior of seismic waves, the dynamics of structures, and the properties of materials used in the construction process. The risk of damage, injury, and loss of life in earthquake-prone regions is decreased if engineers follow design codes and processes that are based on earthquake-resistant structures.