Earthquakes don't kill people—falling buildings do. Engineering that takes earthquakes into account can save lives and preserve capital. This gallery goes into the hardware and practices that help ensure earthquake-resistant design and construction.
More on the subject:
Saving lives with earthquake engineering
Earthquake engineering in San Francisco
Earthquakes and schoolhouses
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 Moscone Center West, San Francisco |  Strain-Absorbing Links |  Framework-Skin Decoupling |  Seismic Design Models |
 Breakdown Tests |  Shake Table |  Seismic Testing Boneyard |  Base Isolator |
 Shake Table Ride |
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