The main objectives of earthquake engineering are:
* Understand the interaction between buildings or civil infrastructure and the ground.
* Foresee the potential consequences of strong earthquakes on urban areas and civil infrastructure.
* Design, construct and maintain structures to perform at earthquake exposure up to the expectations and in compliance with building codes[1].
A properly engineered structure does not necessarily have to be extremely strong or expensive.
The most powerful and budgetary tools of earthquake engineering are vibration control technologies and, in particular, base isolation.
1.Shock Table Test Facility for Evaluating Earthquake Resistant Features in Buildings
Table acceleration response for a swing angle of 300
