This study presents a displacement-based seismic fragility assessment of a high-rise reinforced cement concrete (RCC) building designed in compliance with Indian seismic codes. The selected structure, ...

The primary purpose of structural and earthquake engineering is to protect structures against collapse during rare earthquakes and to achieve a life safety performance level during design-level ...

DURING the thirty seconds the earth shook in General Santos City, facades broke and whole structures collapsed. However, some of the older buildings, built with deep foundations, stood the shaking but ...

Bruneau, who is also a distinguished member of ASCE—the highest honor the society can bestow—was recognized for “his contributions to advancing seismic design and improving the safety and resilience ...

Additional material and pictures provided by Ellington Cross LLC. In the past, the conventional method for handling loose sands, soft clays and poorly compacted fills on a construction project was to ...

AS I write this article, I am watching the news on the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook General Santos and the surrounding cities and towns in Sarangani, Davao and South Cotabato. The strongest ...

Modern engineering feat ensures the Salt Lake City Temple respects its rich history while creating a stable future.

Sedimentary basins – depressions in Earth’s crust caused by tectonic activity – tend to be flat and are favoured places to ...

This is the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao: a school building collapsed, a commercial establishment crumbled, and debris fell from several structures. The General ...

Local government units should provide residents with information on designing earthquake-resilient houses while schools may ...