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Innovative strategies in earthquake-resistant building design: ensuring safety and structural integrity

The major concern that engineers and architects have when they design a new building is to ensure that it will withstand seismic forces and have a remarkable resistance. They manage the above by desi...

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11 strongest earthquakes worldwide over the last 2 centuries

It is estimated that at least 20,000 earthquakes occur every year worldwide due to the movement of tectonic plates, which release vast amounts of energy. Moreover, despite an average of 55 quakes hit...

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The previous week's 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Peru

Last week, on Friday 28th of June, a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Peru. The epicenter of the quake was 8km west of Atiquipa, approximately 600km south of the capital...

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A 5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Kashmar, Iran: Casualties and damage to historical sites

On Tuesday, June 18th, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook Kashmar in Razavi Khorasan province, northeastern Iran. According to scientists, the epicenter of the quake was approximately 5km from Moghan,...

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New study claims that surface hazards, e.g. landslides, can cause earthquakes

A new study conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) argues that landslides can trigger earthquakes if they eventually block lakes. This finding is cruci...

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa: Ingenious design and ongoing stability efforts

The Tower of Pisa, since its completion in 1372, has continually leaned. However, due to intentional design decision the risk of toppling has been reduced. The constructors ingeniously shaped it like...

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ATX Tower, Austin: Pioneering Performance-Based Wind Design in High-Rise Construction

The University of Texas at Austin designed the ATX Tower, the first high-rise to incorporate the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD). Curre...

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San Francisco: New regulations for retrofitting concrete buildings are underway

San Francisco city officials are actively engaged in retrofitting concrete buildings susceptible to collapse during seismic events according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) projections...

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Wohler Road Bridge to receive $18 million for seismic retrofit

The restoration of the historic Wohler Road Bridge spanning the Russian River, situated approximately 16km northwest of Santa Rosa, has been approved by the Board of Supervisors and the construction...

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A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the border between Mexico and Guatemala: no injuries reported

An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude shook the border region between Mexico and Guatemala early on Sunday 12th of May. The quake struck shortly before 6a.m. near the Mexican border town of Suchiate and its...

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