Earthquake in Chile gives engineers some pointers
Karen Kaplan of the Los Angeles Times interviewed Anuj Bansal about his experience in Chile. Below is an excerpt:
“When structural engineer Anuj Bansal designs systems for hospitals, university libraries and apartment complexes, seismic safety is a key consideration. But the best way to find out what it takes for a building to withstand a massive earthquake is to analyze the aftermath of an actual event.”
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