The goal is to determine whether it’s safe to build taller structures using cold-formed steel — a strong, lightweight, ...

The tallest steel-framed building ever tested on an earthquake simulator started moving slowly, swaying and twisting. The ...

STORY: :: Researchers use an earthquake simulator to test the structural integrity of a 10-storey building in California:: The tests include re-enactments of a 6.9 magnitude tremor on light, high ...

The Oregon Hazards Lab – with other universities and organizations – have implemented stations across the country with the ...

Ford workers told their CEO ‘none of the young people want to work here.’ So Jim Farley took a page out of the founder’s playbook Testing the US’s Latest Anti-Drone Rifle Weapon ...

When the next major earthquake strikes, at least 24 of San Francisco's city-owned buildings could collapse, and over two dozen more could suffer major damage. The at-risk buildings include the ...

Researchers from UC San Diego on Monday (June 23) carried out tests on a 10-storey building with its own built-in earthquake, to test its structural integrity. The building is positioned on ...

Yes, unreinforced masonry is a risk in earthquake zones. Here’s how you can find the earthquake risk for your area, plus tips for making adobe houses more stable.

In a groundbreaking experiment, engineers have tested the tallest steel-framed building ever placed on an earthquake ...