Reston, Va. – Disproportionate collapse is a failure where one component of a building leads the collapse of the building. ASCE’s newest standard, Standard for Mitigation of Disproportionate Collapse Potential in Buildings and…

The development of agriculture and enlargement of St Peters Abbeys possessions in the locality during the 13th century meant that the Manor required storage in Hartpury. The barn, now incorrectly…

Reston, Va. –When the ground shakes, as a result of earthquakes, structural inertia prevents buildings from moving in unison with the ground. To extend the life of structures, engineers need to…