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What Can Engineers Do to Prevent Structures from Collapsing?

To withstand collapse, buildings must redistribute forces that travel through them during a seismic event. Shear walls, cross braces, diaphragms and moment-resisting frames are central to reinforcing a building. Shear walls are a useful building technology that can help transfer earthquake forces.

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