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UC San Diego’s earthquake shake table will test a ten story building built from a lightweight recycled steel to possibly expand its use for tall structures in earthquake zones.

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Scientists at the University of Bristol have conducted the world’s first full-scale shake test on 3D-printed homes to assess earthquake resilience.