The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat announced in Dubai that current codes of practice around the world are inadequate for the seismic design of tall buildings and has called for a more ...

Turkey's Adana Hospital survived February 2023 earthquakes with no damage because of its seismic isolation system. Earthquake Protection Systems, Inc., CC BY-ND The Feb. 6, 2023, earthquakes in Turkey ...

A technical report on the failure of the Canterbury Television building during an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand in February 2011 illustrates how important seismic codes are in saving lives.

India's 2025 earthquake code mandates strict liquefaction checks to prevent buildings from sinking in Delhi's soft soil. These rigorous new mathematical tests will safeguard millions across the ...

Bruneau, who is also a distinguished member of ASCE—the highest honor the society can bestow—was recognized for “his contributions to advancing seismic design and improving the safety and resilience ...

India's updated seismic zonation map aims to reduce the country’s seismic risk by introducing a new highest-risk Zone VI and revising building codes.

India has released a new earthquake map. The entire Himalayan region is now in the highest risk zone. Over 60% of India faces moderate to high earthquake hazards. New building codes will ensure ...

India has released a sweeping new seismic zonation map under the revised Earthquake Design Code issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), placing the entire Himalayan arc in a newly created Zone ...

India has unveiled a radically updated seismic zonation map as part of the revised Earthquake Design Code by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), placing the entire Himalayan arc in a newly ...