Described as Japan's first two-story 3D-printed home, the O House is inspired by the geometry of natural caves. Built to meet the country's strict seismic requirements, it combines cutting-edge ...
The property, which was originally built in 1902, is one of just a handful of Queen Anne Victorians that survived the 1906 earthquake.
In 1957, Vancouver took a decisive turn in its urban development when city council lifted the eight-storey height limit in ...
Research shows ECC shells can transform RC beam-column joints, enhancing load capacity and energy dissipation, crucial for ...
Andrew S. Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor and internationally renowned scholar and engineer, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in its Class of 2026.
A Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) study has warned that parts of Kanpur and Prayagraj could face severe damage ...
An earthquake engineer, Whittaker’s work has made ‘countless communities and structures safer and more resilient.’ ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- No reports of damage involving assets or federal roads have been received so far following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Sabah yesterday, said Works ...
During the 2011 earthquake, 115 people were killed in the poorly constructed CTV building, which breached numerous regulations, yet those responsible for its design have faced no accountability.
Each April in Japan, people participate in a tradition called "hanami," or cherry-blossom viewing, where they picnic under the blooming trees. The ...
In 2025, Myanmar experienced a fault break that stretched 311 miles in seconds, forcing geologists to rethink key seismic ...
A mathematical trick speeds up seismic calculations for earthquake simulations and could revolutionize earthquake preparedness.