Leveraging inexpensive materials like sand "makes the device a cost-effective alternative to traditional seismic systems. Besides, the damper's design is straightforward and suitable for both new ...

An animated video that emerged online and was first spotted by Gizmodo shows various earthquake-proof bed designs that are scarier than an earthquake itself. The designs appear to be related to a ...

Earthquake-resistant buildings utilize a variety of techniques based on experimental results, computer simulations, and observations from past earthquakes. Material selection plays a critical role ...