Structural safety

From a single footfall to catastrophic tremors, waves of impact are all around us. The researchers at the John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center study the world’s vibrations – big and small.

Experts reflect on building collapses in the wake of the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes and the importance of earthquake-resilient design in both the U.S. and Türkiye.

A new study looks into how residential structure damage from severe weather complicates the prevalence of malaria in Mozambique.

Improved mapping gives decision makers a new tool for protecting infrastructure as Arctic warms

Jean C. Pfau, Scientific Consultant at the Center for Asbestos Related Disease, shares the devasting story of asbestos exposure occurring in a Rocky Mountain town of Montana and the critical lessons that can be learned from this event.

Despite the extensive damage, yesterday's quake is also a remarkable story of Japan's success at mitigating such disasters.

A new report offers practical guidance to help Canadians living in forested and grassland regions to follow well-tested actions that can reduce the risk of their home burning by up to 75 per cent.

Il est essentiel  de développer des solutions de planification et  de construction résilientes pour minimiser les  conséquences de ces événements et garantir  au mieux la sécurité des populations et la  sûreté des infrastructures.