Predicting a quake’s impact: Kiwi scientists model seismic waves to … – Stuff.co.nz

Predicting a quake’s impact: Kiwi scientists model seismic waves to …Stuff.co.nzA simulation shows how the Kaikoura earthquake moved up the country before causing Wellington offices to shake, including a call centre in the Hutt Valley, …

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UBC quake simulation tests retrofits, underscores need to upgrade older buildings – Vancouver Sun

UBC quake simulation tests retrofits, underscores need to upgrade older buildingsVancouver SunHowever, on inspection after the test, consulting structural engineer Graham Taylor, who has been part of the UBC earthquake research team for nearly 20 years, said such a structure … Read More

Deep in a South African gold mine, scientists drill for the heart of an earthquake – Science Magazine

Deep in a South African gold mine, scientists drill for the heart of an earthquakeScience MagazineIt’s no easy feat to drill into the faults that cause earthquakes. Intercepting such active ruptures, which are buried kilometers beneath the surface, requires specialized … Read More

Deep in a South African gold mine, scientists drill for the heart of an earthquake – Science Magazine

Deep in a South African gold mine, scientists drill for the heart of an earthquakeScience MagazineIt’s no easy feat to drill into the faults that cause earthquakes. Intercepting such active ruptures, which are buried kilometers beneath the surface, requires specialized … Read More

DowAksa-protected structure proves earthquake survivability – CompositesWorld

DowAksa-protected structure proves earthquake survivabilityCompositesWorldCarbon fiber manufacturer DowAksa (Istanbul, Turkey) and Istanbul Technical University (ITU) have simulated an earthquake to demonstrate the ability of DowAksa’s material to lend strength to buildings in earthquake-prone regions. In a seismically …

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WVU professor develops system to prepare for major earthquake – Independentherald.com

WVU professor develops system to prepare for major earthquakeIndependentherald.comThe three-piece system consisting of filler modules wedge-like parts made to certain specifications reinforcing dowels and composite materials allows buildings and bridges to resist heavier loads, and provides a significant amount of … Read More