VIPS Press Pack: Press Release: A flexible approach to shock
The Mediterranean is rich in ancient monuments, but it is also an earthquake zone. New small and unobtrusive metal alloy devices have been developed which can strengthen historical buildings and help protect them from seismic damage. Keywords: cultural heritage, shape memory alloy, earthquake damage, seismic protection VIPS: http://cordis.europa.eu/innovation-smes/vips/en/src/en-pp-2-001.htm(opens in new window)