UBC researchers develop system to help high-rises withstand earthquakes

UBC researchers develop system to help high-rises withstand earthquakes

May 21, 2025 11:57 am PST.

A team of UBC researchers has developed some new technology that they say will help high-rises better withstand earthquakes.

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