Soft soils can trigger earthquake-resistant design provisions for residential construction in areas of moderate seismicity such as central New Hampshire, the Champlain Valley and New York City. These design provisions can add significant cost. Engineering analysis following a geotechnical investigation can reduce the cost of earthquake-resistant construction. #earthquake #resilience #residential #structuralengineering #geotechnicalengineering #design #construction #riskmanagement #naturaldisasters #newhampshire #newyorkcity #champlainvalley
