The Danger Inside Your Building
Your Building Could Be Failing. You Just Can’t See It.
Concrete can hide corrosion, stress, and structural damage until catastrophe strikes. A new generation of sensors could give buildings an early-warning system—and reveal what’s happening inside before it’s too late. Photo: Earthquake scene in Antakya, Turkey in February 2023, when a large earthquake struck Turkey Syria, destroying homes and facilities; many people died, and many more lost their loved ones. Courtesy Adobe Stock Images.
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