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Scientists develop new material that could make buildings safer in earthquakes — here's how it works
The foam makes air pockets in the concrete matrix. Scientists develop new material that could make buildings safer in ...
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Building a safer future: Strengthen Haiti's earthquake resilience
Haiti has endured the devastation of two catastrophic earthquakes -- first in 2010 and again in 2021. Each disaster left behind widespread destruction: buildings reduced to rubble, entire communities ...
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Expert provides insight into factors that can contribute to building collapses
Over the last 15 years, there have been three major building collapses in the Jacksonville area: The Berkman Plaza II in 2007 ...
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Dick Spotswood: Marin’s soft-story buildings could fall in an earthquake
Soft-story structures are composed of a ... many in Marin have forgotten about the inevitability of earthquakes and the dangers of soft-story buildings. At 5:04 p.m. I was sitting at my law ...
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Building a safer future: Researcher works to strengthen Haiti's earthquake resilience
Haiti has endured the devastation of two catastrophic earthquakes—first in 2010 and again in 2021. Each disaster left behind ...