Natural disasters do not destroy buildings evenly. By studying which fall and which are left standing, engineers can develop new strategies for the future. Win McNamee/Getty Images When you first see ...

Integrating local governance with structural engineering solutions is key to developing earthquake-resistant housing in areas ...

The American Society of Civil Engineers reviewed “The Blessings of Disaster: The Lessons That Catastrophes Teach Us and Why Our Future Depends on It,” a new book by Michel Bruneau, SUNY Distinguished ...

Disasters. Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Terrorist attacks. Climate change. All have the capacity for immense suffering. But such catastrophes also provide tremendous opportunities to enhance the ...

Very, very bad scene. So I'm just, I'm absolutely in shock. Yeah that's in your stomach and you just, you get scared. Every day millions of people rely on infrastructure like roads, bridges, and ...