When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

An innovative structural system was proposed as a measure to provide on-demand protection against floods. Fundamental concepts were evaluated and a structural prototype was built to conduct ...

This study investigated the seismic response of Rigid Wall-Flexible Roof Diaphragm (RWFD) buildings under extreme ground shaking was studied. RWFD buildings are a type of low-rise industrial ...

As infrastructure ages and soil conditions shift across the Hawaiian Islands, homeowners are increasingly turning to experts to address serious structural concerns—particularly with retaining walls.

The Peruvian town of Huaytará is home to a 15th-century Inca building that’s unusually simple for the civilization, which is ...