Modern bridges use advanced materials and construction techniques to survive in harsh environments.  From resisting harsh ...

FRPM pipes have excellent earthquake-proof properties, and they do not crack even in case of a strong earthquake. These flexible pipes can adjust to ground displacement due to the flexibility and ...

First used by Colt DCS in 2011, base isolation involves placing flexible bearings or pads made from layers of rubber and lead between the building's foundations and the structure. If an earthquake ...

The earthquake that struck Morocco, causing the death of thousands of people according to the latest report this Saturday, ...

the depth of the earthquake, the building (or other structure) design, and the type of surface material (rock or dirt) the buildings rest on. Different building designs hold up differently in an ...

The hamlet is located in the province of Chichaoua, a two-hour drive from Marrakech. The douar was hardly hit by the 6.8 ...

The first main earthquake hazard (danger) is the effect of ground shaking. Buildings can be damaged by the shaking itself or by the ground beneath them settling to a different level than it was before ...

Moroccan architect Aziza Chaouni has been recognized for her innovative approach to disaster relief with a prestigious design ...

To the editor: Nuclear plants are among the most earthquake-resistant structures on the ... an earthquake pulled part of the facade off an office building at a nuclear plant in Virginia, but ...

Texans were rocked by a "notable" 5.1 magnitude earthquake—one of the strongest ... moderate and may result in slight damage to buildings. Earthquakes of 6.1 to 6.9 are likely to cause major ...