Science in Motion: Making Earthquakes... Indoors

The video tutorial explores the construction of a full-size, three-bedroom townhouse inside a laboratory to study its response to earthquakes. Researchers use a large shake table to simulate seismic activity, equipping the house with sensors to gather data. The goal is to understand how wooden homes react to earthquakes and improve their resilience. The video highlights a test simulating a 1994 California earthquake, with more extensive tests planned for the future.

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