<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>In a groundbreaking experiment, engineers tested a 10-story steel building on an earthquake simulator and it passed the tests.</li><li>The goal was to determine if buildings made with cold-formed steel (CFS) can be taller than the current code limits.</li><li>The building, filled with sensors, withstood 18 simulated earthquakes, including intense ones, and remained functional with minimal damage.</li><li>The study aims to improve building codes, support the use of CFS in taller buildings, and pave the way for safer, faster construction options in earthquake-prone areas.</li></ul>

Scientists shake 10-story steel building to test earthquake safety—and it passed

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