👉 Earthquake engineering is a specialized field of structural engineering focused on designing and constructing buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure to withstand seismic forces generated by earthquakes. It involves understanding the dynamic behavior of structures under ground motion, analyzing soil-structure interaction, and applying principles of seismic design to minimize damage and ensure safety during earthquakes. Engineers use various techniques such as base isolation, energy dissipation systems, and structural damping to enhance a building's resilience. These methods help absorb and dissipate seismic energy, reducing the forces transmitted to the structure and preventing catastrophic failure. Earthquake engineering also includes rigorous testing, code development, and continuous research to improve building codes and retrofitting strategies, ensuring that structures can endure the unpredictable forces of seismic events.
