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Researchers at North Texas University are developing disaster-proof shear walls. The shear walls are built with cold-formed steel instead of the traditional wood structure, making them stronger, more durable and sustainable. The objective is to build structures that would better withstand the strong winds of hurricanes and shockwaves of earthquakes.
LocationDenton, Texas
LocationDenton, Texas. USADegreeBachelor of Science
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