Japan’s skyscrapers are built to withstand some of the strongest earthquakes in the world, thanks to innovative engineering and seismic design. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan is no ...

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

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

Structural safety experts caution that the ‘earthquake-resistant’ label usually means the building meets basic norms, not that it can withstand a major quake ...