UBC Researchers Develop New Shock Absorption System for Highrises to Withstand Big Earthquakes

UBC researchers develop new shock absorption system for highrises to withstand big earthquakes

A team of researchers at University of British Columbia has developed a new design for highrises that could help tall buildings withstand major earthquakes, while keeping people safe inside.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have developed a breakthrough structural system that will ensure Vancouver's next generation of high-rise buildings will survive major earthquakes. The technology was led by Dr. Tony Yang, a professor of structural engineering at the UBC School of Applied Sciences, and the research results were published on the UBC website on May 13, 2025. According to CTV, Dr. Yang's team built a 1/5 scale…

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