Engineers have learned to make buildings safer in recent decades after years of studying what happens to structures during earthquakes. Concrete is a durable choice, but concrete tilt-up buildings built in the last century pose safety risks. Over time, concrete can crack, so it’s important to have it inspected periodically to reduce maintenance costs and […]
California sees more earthquakes each year than any other state in the continental US. With all those quakes, large and small, comes a lot of damage, specifically to large buildings. If your building has been through an earthquake, it’s important to understand the process you’ll need to undergo in order to ensure that it’s safe […]
Over the last few decades, researchers and seismologists have gained more knowledge about earthquakes and building collapses. One of the biggest reasons for building collapse in the United States is older designs that do not reflect current engineering standards, or in some cases construction flaws. Concrete buildings are among the structures most vulnerable to collapse […]