UCSD Researchers Test 10-Story Steel Building on Earthquake Simulator

Innovative Building System

• 💡 Researchers are developing an innovative building system for the US that is quick to construct, sustainable, and suitable for earthquake-prone regions.
• 🎯 The goal is to push the boundaries for using light, high-precision steel formwork in moderate to high seismic zones.

Current Code Limitations

• ⚠️ Current design codes restrict the use of this steel material to buildings of six stories or 65 feet, whichever is less.

Earthquake Simulation Test

• 🔬 A 10-story building constructed with this innovative system was tested on an earthquake simulator, simulating a 6.9 magnitude earthquake.
• ✅ The building retained its structural integrity after the simulated earthquake, indicating a successful test.
• 🚀 This success suggests the material can be used beyond current code limitations in seismic zones.