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Tenth anniversary of the Darfield earthquake – Expert Reaction

Tenth anniversary of the Darfield earthquake – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 September 202004 September 2020

Ten years ago today, Cantabrians were woken by a major, unexpected shake. The magnitude 7.1 quake was followed by a […]

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Bridge collapse in Italy – Expert Reaction

Bridge collapse in Italy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 August 201830 August 2018

A motorway bridge has collapsed in the northwest Italian city of Genoa in heavy rain, killing and injuring dozens of […]

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Government revises earthquake proofing rules

In the News  |  Published: 11 May 2015

The Government has revised rules on strengthening earthquake-prone buildings, tightening requirements for some regions while relaxing them in others.  The changes […]

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Exploring the side effects of geoengineering – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 February 201428 March 2016

Technological fixes to combat harmful effects of climate change — even if employed on a massive scale — will be […]

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Earthquakes – engineering snapshot on 6.5M quake

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 July 2013

IPENZ: The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) has today released an Engineering Snapshot – key points and lessons […]

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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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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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More Christchurch buildings marked for demolition

In the News  |  Published: 15 April 201115 April 2011

As more buildings in Christchurch are tagged for demolition, NZ Herald reporter Paul Harper looks at what the future holds […]

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Rebuilding Christchurch – earthquake engineers call for rethink

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 April 201115 April 2011

Engineers are calling for a rethink in building design and standards in the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes. Designing to […]

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Engineering expert on 6.3M Christchurch earthquake

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 February 201123 February 2011

Dr Peter Stafford is a New Zealander born in Christchurch now working as the Willis Research Fellow RCUK Fellow / […]

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