How did leaning tower of Pisa survive quakes?
11 May 2018 4:28 AM IST
London: The soft foundational soil beneath the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy has helped it stand through numerous strong earthquakes since 1280, say scientists who unveiled the mystery behind how the structure remained undamaged, despite leaning at a precarious five-degree angle.
Given the vulnerability of the structure, which barely manages to stand vertically, it was expected to sustain serious damage or even collapse because of moderate seismic activity.
However, this has not happened and until now in spite of at least four strong earthquakes that have hit the region since 1280. After studying available seismological, geotechnical and structural information, the research team a research group of 16 engineers including those from University of Bristol in the UK.
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