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Research in the Disaster Zone
A case study from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which looks at how earthquake engineers, supported by EPSRC, are helping save lives around the globe by improving building safety and infrastructure design. Frontline research is vital to updating building codes and mitigating the effects of future quakes. Engineers must act fast to assess damage before it is cleared or repaired and often work in dangerous and remote locations. At University College London (UCL), Dr Rossetto is leading the Earthquake and People Interaction Centre (Epicentre), supported by EPSRC. The centre is pioneering a new approach to earthquake engineering that includes social sciences and psychology. EPSRC is a part of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) partnership of research councils.
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