Concrete research in support of the next Eurocode 2

Wales is a world leader in sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions. Other regions and nations can learn from the various initiatives outlined in this briefing.

Mark Sarkisian, Director of Seismic and Structural Engineering at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) LLP writes on how pin-fuse systems, devised and developed by the firm, limit structural damage in major seismic events.

Jason Ingham of the University of Auckland and Mike Griffith of the University of Adelaide record the extent of the damage caused to unreinforced masonry buildings during the 2010 Darfield (Christchurch, NZ) earthquake.