IIT Mandi develops method to assess earthquake-prone structures in Himalaya

Source(s): Times of India, the

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed a method to assess the ability of buildings in the Himalyan region to withstand earthquakes.

The method is simple and allows decision-makers to prioritise any strengthening and repair work that must be undertaken to enhance the building's resistance to earthquakes.

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The Himalayas are among the most eartquake-prone regions in the world, because of an ongoing collision between the Indian and the Eurasina plates.

There have been periodic earthquakes that have been devastating to these regions in terms of both life and property loss.

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Mandi, Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (II ..
 

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