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earthquake engineering

“Unacceptable” design flaw in Statistics House – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 31 March 201703 August 2018

Design standards and building laws will be reviewed following an investigation into structural damage to Statistics House in November’s Kaikōura […]

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Further Q&A from earthquake engineers

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 March 201213 March 2012

Following from last month’s SMC Q&A with earthquake engineers, we have several more earthquake related questions answered by a panel […]

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Wellington council focuses on quake resilience

In the News  |  Published: 17 February 201217 February 2012

An announcement from the Wellington City Council  that it will be examining the city’s earthquake resilience has received wide media […]

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Post-quake building – lessons from Christchurch

In the News  |  Published: 01 July 201101 July 2011

Following the release of a new information paper on earthquake engineering, the media have examined new challenges in building safe […]

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Building design in wake of Canterbury quakes

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 29 June 201109 July 2011

What does earthquake damage to buildings and structures during the Christchurch earthquakes mean for building design in the future? A […]

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