No clear definition of earthquake-resistant building Other structural ... That's the best way to gauge a building's strength. Also, check the construction quality for which a buyer or a group ...

Three decades later, the need for earthquake-resistant structures along major roads remains largely unmet. The land ministry reported that 4,110 buildings ... is also on the way as some of ...

Scientists in Japan have come up with a new way to make soil stronger using waste fluids from geothermal energy plants. This ...

“Is the house or building you currently reside in earthquake resistant?” Quite shockingly, out of 15,392 respondents to this question, 87 per cent indicated that “they have never done it ...

Due to its proximity to the Himalayan belt, Delhi NCR faces significant seismic risks, leading developers in the region to ...

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There’s been a spike in interest in earthen architecture, particularly after a photo was shared on social media showing a ...

Older buildings ... disaster-resistant and sometimes used to protect older, more vulnerable buildings. In one such case, a 15 ...

Photo / Mark Mitchell Wellington City Council has spent tens of millions of dollars upgrading several social housing buildings only to have them deemed earthquake ... to future-proof the safety ...

Safety was “not absolute” and no building was earthquake-proof. “Please be assured your ... Work was under way to determine potential engineering solutions. Police could not confirm how ...

Stay away from buildings. Don’t go inside. If you’re inside: Stay and don’t run outdoors. Stay away from doorways. The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop ...