When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar earlier this year, the ground around them split and buildings nearby ...

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville's College of Engineering tested a full-scale steel beam against simulated earthquake ...

This graphic illustrates a new design for the framework of columns and beams that support bridges, called "bents," to improve performance for better resistance to earthquakes, less damage and faster ...

To build a building that can handle violent 'quakes, all you need to do is make sure it shakes from its foundation. Yes, you read that correctly. Even better? After the 'quake is over, the system will ...

RENO, Nev. — Scientists at a Nevada earthquake lab on Wednesday tested new bridge designs with connectors they say are innovative and created to better withstand violent temblors and speed ...

Japan's March 11 Tohoku Earthquake is among the strongest ever recorded, and because it struck one of the world's most heavily instrumented seismic zones, this natural disaster is providing scientists ...

Despite powerful modern quakes, sites like Göbekli Tepe and the Pyramids of Giza remain intact. Geological analysis reveals ...

A new earthquake-resistant foundation for fixed-bottom offshore wind turbines that is tailored for Japan’s topography has been designed by utility J-Power and the University of Tokyo. J-Power, also ...

SAN ANTONIO – The death toll in the Turkish and Syrian earthquakes is continuing to rise. As of Thursday, over 47,000 people have died. It’s inspiring acts of kindness and giving here at home. On ...

This Behind the Scenes article was provided to LiveScience in partnership with the National Science Foundation. Bridges are a main component of the transportation infrastructure as we know it today.