Seismic testing should result in new design approaches for taller wood-frame buildings in earthquake-prone areas More
Funded in part by a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NEESWood Capstone tests are a collaborative effort between Simpson Strong Tie and major engineering universities, including Colorado State and Texas A&M, to develop new design approaches for taller wood-frame buildings in urban, earthquake-prone areas. The results could also have wide-reaching effects on future multifamily design philosophies, approaches to property management during crises, and even the application of renter’s insurance in earthquake-prone areas. More
