It’s been nearly two months since California Watch published its "On Shaky Ground" series on seismic safety in California’s public schools, but the stories’ publication did not mark the end of our efforts to cover the issue and engage Californians.
Associate Reporter Gil Davis reports that since 1998, buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBFs) have caught the design "wave" in high seismic areas of the United States like Utah, Washington, Oregon and California. This is a CIR-assisted report.
An investigation into California's modern seismic safety planning efforts, associate reporter Gil Davis explores what the state has learned in the aftermath of its many earthquakes, and explores whether effective measures have been taken to strengthen bridges and buildings.
