This week's magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines came with scenes familiar to New Zealanders: collapsed buildings, shattered facades and streets strewn with rubble.
Studying how people are injured inside buildings during earthquakes could improve safety and survival. In 2023, the city of Antakya in southern Türkiye was one of the hardest hit by a M7.8 temblor, ...
Seismic pounding refers to the collision of neighbouring buildings during earthquake‐induced ground motions when insufficient separation exists between them. Such impacts can amplify structural damage ...
WHEN designing a structure in earthquake-prone areas, the structural engineer’s main goal is to ensure the survival of its ...