Shape-memory alloys for earthquake-resistant structures

Submitted by Sam Bendett on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 14:35

Recent earthquake damage has exposed the vulnerability of existing structures to strong ground movement. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, researchers are analyzing shape-memory alloys for their potential use in constructing seismic-resistant structures. More at http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20120210-shapememory-alloys-for-earthquakeresistant-structures

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