Earthquakes happen daily, sometimes with devastating consequences, yet predicting them remains out of reach. What scientists ...

In an effort to improve the design of structures to better withstand earthquakes, researchers at UCLA are developing testing and monitoring equipment that will serve as the 'eyes and ears' of a ...

LOS ANGELES — In their quest to make tall buildings safe during earthquakes, engineers have for decades relied on calculations that represent the tremors and convulsions that a building can endure.

Canadian engineers have designed a new structural system that could significantly enhance the ability of high-rise buildings to withstand powerful earthquakes, ensuring not only the survival of the ...