Traditional wood-frame construction has long been the standard in residential building, although this presents a major ...

Nearly 8,000 schools and 30,000 classrooms were damaged or destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. Another 1,000 government ...

For centuries, innovations in structural materials have prioritized strength and durability—often at a steep environmental price. Today, the construction industry accounts for approximately 10% of ...

An earthquake in central Myanmar just unearthed an ancient structure that may be part of a royal “water palace,” experts say.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake ripped across central Myanmar, producing one of the world’s largest fault ruptures and ...

Spring in Japan is a season of change as people move for their job or school, and many feel the excitement of meeting new ...

If passed, the screenings would impact owners of two types of buildings in San Francisco, which could need retrofit upgrades to become earthquake safe.

Standard home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.

HOW often do residents of Dhaka look up at the sky? Our view of the sky is limited due to the presence of high-rise buildings ...

The dome of Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia, a former church converted into a mosque, is to be restored and made ...

While no building can be completely earthquake-proof, Petco Park was constructed to meet the highest standards for earthquake resistance.

UCSD’s Englekirk Structural Engineering Center is testing a 10-story cold steel-form structure on the world’s largest shake ...