Seismic loading represents one of the most complex challenges in structural engineering, driven by the sudden and often unpredictable movement of the Earth’s crust.
Earthquake engineering and ground motion analysis are central to understanding how structures behave under seismic forces and how to design them to withstand such events.
Multi-hazard and climatic loading refers to the combined impact of multiple environmental forces—such as wind, snow, earthquakes, floods, and temperature variations—on structures and infrastructure.