A new research project will use data from the recent earthquakes in California to study how structures collapse. The project, funded by the National Science Foundation, will be led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

The researchers will use data from sensors that were installed on buildings, bridges, and other structures in the earthquake-affected areas. These sensors will provide valuable information about how the structures moved during the earthquakes and how they eventually collapsed.

The research team will also use computer models to simulate the earthquakes and to predict how different structures would have performed. This information could be used to improve building codes and make our communities more resilient to earthquakes.

The project is expected to take three years to complete. The findings could have a significant impact on how we design and build structures in earthquake-prone areas.

Additional information:

* The earthquakes in California have caused significant damage, including the collapse of several buildings.

* The new research project could help us to better understand how structures collapse during earthquakes.

* The findings from the project could be used to improve building codes and make our communities more resilient to earthquakes.

* The project is expected to take three years to complete.