Resilience (engineering and construction)

Resilience in engineering and construction means designing buildings and other structures that can withstand different types of damage and still function normally. Think of it like making a castle that can resist attacks from enemies or bad weather like strong winds or heavy rain.

Engineers and builders use special materials such as steel and reinforced concrete to make structures stronger and more resilient. They also use special design techniques to make sure that buildings can withstand different types of damage.

For example, in earthquake-prone areas, buildings are designed to sway back and forth instead of just collapsing. This is because buildings that are rigid are more likely to crumble during an earthquake.

During the construction phase, engineers and workers perform quality control checks to ensure that the materials used are up to the required standards. This includes testing samples of concrete and steel bars to ensure they are strong enough.

In the end, buildings that are resilient can protect the people inside them from harm and also protect the investments made in their construction.