Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana The above quote explains why our structural engineering team has been active in post-earthquake reconnaissance efforts after many large earthquakes and tsunamis that have occurred around the world. Failure teaches… Continue Reading
I had the opportunity to participate in the disaster recovery effort in Nepal, following the devastating April 25, 2015 earthquake. I was selected as a volunteer with the first team of structural engineers deployed by Global Fairness Initiative (GFI). The… Continue Reading
Earthquake preparation elicits a range of impressions in people. For some, it’s something important that they’ll get around to when they have time and spare money, which often means it won’t happen. Others envision it as akin to doomsday preparation… Continue Reading
Collapsed concrete building in China in 2008. (D. Swanson Photo) Civil Engineering is engineering for society. Our profession is really all about people. In fact, we probably could retitle our profession "People Engineering." One of the main tenets of… Continue Reading
Come listen and learn as Dave Swanson and the entire SEAW Japan Reconnaissance Team present their findings from observations following the Tokyo and Sendai earthquake when they return on Wednesday, June 15. (You can click on these links to read about parts one… Continue Reading