Building shaker reveals quake effects in detail 1

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Description: For more information: http://www.newscientisttech.com/channel/tech/dn11606 Powerful computer models that show a 275-tonne building being shaken to its foundations in unprecedented detail could help engineers better protect structures against earthquakes. Watch the original structure swaying as the "ground" moves beneath it in this video Visualization Credits: Amit Chourasia, Steve Cutchin, Mike Rossmassler, Visualization Services, SDSC Data Credits: Jose Restrepo, Marios Panagiotou Data Translation Credits: Ruben Soto-Alcauter, Andrew Collier Acknowledgements: Anke Kamrath, Lelli Van Den Einde