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In this section, we publish articles on structural design, post-tensioned slabs, steel structures, prestressed concrete, structural rehabilitation, quality control, technical coordination, constructability, and solutions applied to buildings, civil works, and infrastructure.
Civil engineering plays an essential role in the evolution of the construction industry. From structural analysis to on-site execution, every technical decision affects the safety, efficiency, cost, durability, and performance of a project. That is why this category aims to provide useful, clear, and relevant information for making better decisions.
This list of earthquakes in Panama brings together the strongest earthquakes recorded in the country since 1621, with their date, area, magnitude, and effects. The strongest measured with modern instruments is the October 9, 2026, Azuero earthquake, magnitude 7.7. In addition, the Institute of Geosciences
Panama’s fault lines number in the dozens. The map of Quaternary faults and folds by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Institute of Geosciences at the University of Panama catalogs 22 main structures, divided into more than 40 sections, and later studies have identified
Seismic risk management means moving from understanding the hazard —where the ground can shake and how hard— to reducing its consequences before an earthquake strikes. Earthquakes cannot be prevented or predicted precisely, but their effects can be reduced through scientific knowledge, urban planning, site characterization,
The Pedro Miguel Fault is an active fault that runs north to south alongside the Panama Canal, a few kilometers from the capital. It is the most likely cause of the May 2, 1621, earthquake that severely damaged the city of Panamá Viejo. Studies carried
Earthquakes in Panama are stronger and more frequent than many people think. The strongest measured with modern instruments struck the Azuero Peninsula on October 9, 2026, with a magnitude of 7.7 according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The September 7, 1882, earthquake in the
Unbonded mono-strand post-tensioned slabs are among the structural solutions that have transformed how buildings, parking structures, hotels, shopping centers, residential towers, and other reinforced concrete projects are designed and built. This system optimizes the structural behavior of slabs by using high-strength steel cables, known as
Developing steel structures requires precision, technical coordination, and a comprehensive understanding of the project from its earliest stages. On projects where every connection, member, load, and construction detail directly affects the structure’s final behavior, structural design and steel detailing become essential processes for building safely,
This list of earthquakes in Panama brings together the strongest earthquakes recorded in the country since 1621, with their date, area, magnitude, and effects. The strongest measured with modern instruments
Panama’s fault lines number in the dozens. The map of Quaternary faults and folds by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Institute of Geosciences at the University of Panama
Seismic risk management means moving from understanding the hazard —where the ground can shake and how hard— to reducing its consequences before an earthquake strikes. Earthquakes cannot be prevented or
The Pedro Miguel Fault is an active fault that runs north to south alongside the Panama Canal, a few kilometers from the capital. It is the most likely cause of
Earthquakes in Panama are stronger and more frequent than many people think. The strongest measured with modern instruments struck the Azuero Peninsula on October 9, 2026, with a magnitude of
Unbonded mono-strand post-tensioned slabs are among the structural solutions that have transformed how buildings, parking structures, hotels, shopping centers, residential towers, and other reinforced concrete projects are designed and built.
Developing steel structures requires precision, technical coordination, and a comprehensive understanding of the project from its earliest stages. On projects where every connection, member, load, and construction detail directly affects
