Researchers at UC Irvine will simulate an...
Researchers at UC Irvine will simulate an earthquake Thursday to test the resistance of storage tanks to earthquake-induced stress. Failures of the large tanks due to sloshing of the stored liquid during a quake can lead to fires, pollution or water shortages and impede emergency efforts. The test is part of a research effort undertaken by Medhat Haroun, chairman of the civil engineering department at the university.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
