Keywords: Seismic vulnerability assessments. Timber structures. Bridges. Substructures. Seismic designs. Seismic performance. Shaking table tests. Pile-to-foundation ...
THE centuries-old technique of wooden piling remains as relevant today as when the Romans first used it to build a bridge more than 3600 years ago. And here is the proof, at the ­Honeycombe Group's ...
Pile foundations are critical structural components that transfer building loads to deeper, more stable soil or rock layers. Research in this field encompasses both experimental studies and innovative ...
Most modern structures are built to last 50 years or so, but ingenious ancient engineering has kept this watery city afloat for more than 1,600 years – using only wood. As any local knows, Venice is ...