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Open problems in civil & earthquake engineering

Each month I write about a current problem in structural, geotechnical or earthquake engineering: what happened, why it matters and what we still don't know. Every post ends with open questions for researchers and engineers, and I'd like to hear your answers.

November 2026 · Offshore wind

Earthquakes are now a design driver for offshore wind. Are our models ready?

DNV's 2026 update to its seismic design guidance shows how fast the industry is moving into earthquake country. Here is what changed, and what we still need to answer.

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