Tag: earthquake
5 Keys to Designing Earthquake-Resistant Buildings
By Emily NewtonWhen professionals design and construct buildings, they assess how to reduce risks. Following the applicable codes is one way to do that....
Earthquake: Anger over construction standards in Turkey as combined quake toll rises
By: Harshit SabarwalMany recently constructed buildings in Turkey have collapsed following the latest earthquakes. The reason for this is the poor enforcement of construction...
Civil engineers reiterate call for earthquake proof buildings
The association of civil engineers on Monday sounded the alarm over the potential for severe damage and even loss of life in the event...
Huge earthquake hits Turkey and Syria, leaving more than 3,800 dead and thousands injured
By Brian Dakss, Haley Ott, Alex Sundby, Tucker RealsA massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeast Turkey on Monday morning, crumbling homes, killing more than...
Engineer warns of imminent earthquake in Delta communities
By FESTUS AHON, ASABAA civil engineer and erstwhile Special Assistant (Technical) Delta State Ministry of Water Resources Development, Sylvester Oru, has raised the alarm...