Seismic shift: tech to make buildings more earthquake-resistant

Published June 12, 2018 This content is archived.

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An article on Design Build Network about the need to make buildings more earthquake resistant in light of predictions that there will be a noticeable increase in earthquakes in 2018 as a result of changes in the earth’s rotational patterns interviews Andrew Whittaker, professor of civil and structural engineering.

“SC construction is not yet proven to be a robust alternative to traditional reinforced concrete construction. I would wait until 10 buildings have been constructed using this form, and savings identified, before any talk of game changers can be justified,” he said.

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