6 principles to help engineers create resilient infrastructure
In the Seychelles archipelago in East Africa, rising sea levels are threatening the country’s low-lying islands through flooding and erosion. But at the same time, the country’s natural defense — its mangrove…
What Exactly Are ‘Nature-based Solutions’?
In the Seychelles archipelago in East Africa, rising sea levels are threatening the country’s low-lying islands through flooding and erosion. But at the same time, the country’s natural defense — its mangrove…
Potholes: how engineers are working to fill in the gaps
Potholes are a perennial problem. They are dangerous to road users, and the damage they cause to vehicles can be hugely expensive. The cost of repairing them is also vast. But still…
Buildings Left Standing in Turkey Offer Design Guidance for Future Earthquake-Resilient Construction
The February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Turkey and Syria damaged over 100,000 buildings, caused more than 10,000 collapses, and killed more than 50,000 people. These earthquakes also tested advanced building technologies designed…