Structural robustness—the ability of a structure to withstand unforeseen or extreme events without suffering disproportionate ...

This is one of three insights describing where a ‘living heritage’ approach has been applied, writes IIED senior associate David Satterthwaite. The following describes the response to the devastating ...

A study of the East African Rift reveals that ancient heating and dehydration can strengthen continental crust, reshaping how and where continents break apart.

Concrete fiber does greater than boost strength– it resolves numerous troubles simultaneously. Typical concrete shrinks as it ...

A small town in California was hit by earthquakes once every 22 years for over a century, setting the stage for a major seismic experiment in the 1980s and 90s. But the quake ended up being 11 years ...

The first capsules of high-level radioactive waste have been removed from a water-filled pool at the Hanford nuclear site to prepare them for safer dry storage in steel-lined, reinforced-concrete ...

In the heart of Mandalay, Burma, a small cluster of bamboo houses has become a symbol of resilience. When a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar earlier this year, the ground around them ...

Buildings and urban infrastructure are designed to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters, based on data from previous events. But how do you design a building to get through the extreme ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." An earthquake in central Myanmar unearthed an ancient structure that may be part of a royal “water palace ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. L.A. County refuses to release seismic reports on the downtown skyscraper it bought for $200 million to serve as ...

The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby. When the demolition of a hotel results in an international outcry, you know it has become more than just a place to stay; it is a destination in its own right, an ...