ALTHOUGH it might appear that such a subject has little direct application in Great Britain, it will be found that the problem treated in this work is one of vibration in structures and, as such, is ...

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 ...

Investigators have found that a product called cellular concrete may be an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional concrete for constructing earthquake-resistant buildings. In research ...

EVEN should the design of earthquake resistant structures be based on stiff constructions, resistant even under resonance against seismic vibrations of relatively low frequencies, it has not been ...

No matter how beautiful architecture can be, the forces of nature can instantly reduce even the most majestic buildings to rubble. Architects thus have an obligation to create designs that are not ...

The patent document describes the invention as unique since it merely relies on containers filled with sand or other granular material to protect a building’s structure from damage or failure during ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Learn about what makes buildings and structures withstand earthquakes with marshmallows and spaghetti. Every Monday, Kern County STEM educators and enthusiasts share ideas ...

Thousands of school buildings and structures in Japan fail to meet earthquake resistant standards, according to Tokyo’s Education Ministry. This includes both the school buildings themselves and ...

A lick of paint could help make brick houses earthquake resistant. The paint is made with glass fibres and improves the strength of a building, as well as its flex during shakes. Brick structures are ...