The pretty city located in 'ring of fire' where there is '95% chance of brutal earthquake
A popular spot in America for tourists is also a hotspot for earthquakes with a number of projects underway to future-proof ...
Construction professionals learn quake-resistant techniques in Kullu
Kullu’s District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) organised a six-day capacity development workshop at the Government ...
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Earthquake cities in the process of authoritarianisation!
The earthquakes of 6 February directly affected more than 4 million people in 11 provinces. According to official data, ...
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Cape Town-based nonCrete, partners offer fire-resistant building solutions
They have come up with a potentially game-changing design and construction methodology for affordable, sustainable, fire-resistant buildings, with a view to revolutionising all forms of housing ...
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Cellular concrete may be a viable low-carbon alternative to traditional concrete for earthquake-resistant structures
Investigators have found that a product called cellular concrete may be an environmentally friendly alternative to ...
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Hundreds of Police College staff sent into earthquake-prone buildings despite significant safety risks
Safety was “not absolute” and no building was earthquake-proof. “Please be assured your safety at work is our priority,” the email said, “and a low rating is not a predictor of building ...
The Indian Express14d
Kolkata’s leaning buildings: What is happening, and why?
Story continues below this ad ROLE OF EXPERTS: Structural engineers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of buildings. Their expertise must be utilised to understand soil conditions, design ...
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5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic ...
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5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan, as a series of temblors hits the island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic ...