September
New study shows that plastic waste can replace sand in concrete
According to researchers from Bath University, waste plastic can replace some of the sand used in concrete.
September
Hazard of landslide-triggered tsunamis due to glaciers melting
A new study shows that landslides, on slopes where ice retreats, can trigger massive tsunamis.
September
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz found that bigger and more distant earthquakes can occur when injecting fluid into sedimentary rock than into the underlying basement rock.
September
World's highest wooden building is taller than even designed
The construction that is now considered the world's tallest timber building turned out to be 4m. higher than it was designed.
August
Buildings that fully withstand natural hazards impact
A new research by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) suggests that buildings should be functioning normally even after natural disaster strikes.
August
Earthquake magnitude can be mitigated due to ground water pressure
According to scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EPFL and the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris, pressurized ground water can reduce the intensity of seismic events.
August
New efficient laboratory test to determine soil productivity
Scientists at The Ohio State University and Cornell University have found a way to measure the health (productivity) of soils.
