World News Buildings Left Standing in Turkey Offer Design Guidance for Future Earthquakeresilient Construction LatestLY

Virginia, Apr 5 (The Conversation) The Feb. 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 put to the test advanced building technologies that can minimize damage and keep buildings functioning after a quake. Several hospitals built with one such technology – called a seismic isolation system – survived the earthquakes with almost no harm, according to local news reports, even while surrounding buildings sustained heavy damage. Also Read | King Charles III Coronation Invitation: Buckingham Palace Issues Invites Designed by Andrew Jamieson for…