FAQ - Probabilities, Seismic Hazard & Earthquake Engineering

Q: How are engineers working to make roads and buildings safer?

A: Earthquake engineers are working to make roads and buildings safer in the event of a major earthquakes. This includes both improving the design of new buildings and bridges as well as strengthening older units to incorporate the latest advances in seismic and structural engineering. The Federal Emergency Management Agency plays a central role in funding research and development for the purpose of mitigating the effects of earthquakes.

See What is FEMA doing about earthquakes?

See also UC Berkeley

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