[[wiki-architecture]] · [[Architectural Concepts and History]] · [[ARCHITECTURE]] · [[000]] # Centre for Earthquake Studies The Centre for Earthquake Studies (CES) (Urdu: مرکز برائے تحقیق و مطالعہِ زلزلہ) is a federally funded research institute and national laboratory dedicated to the advancement in understanding of natural vibration, seismology, and artificial yield-based energy measurement of seismic waves. The CES was established through federal funding as a direct response to, and on the same day as, the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake in order to understand earthquakes and provide scientific prediction of quakes to improve earthquake preparedness. The CES is the only national site in Pakistan working on earthquake precursors. The national laboratory is headquartered in the campus area of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) and conducts mathematical research in earth sciences, in close coordination with the NCP. == History == The national site was founded by the Government of Pakistan on the advice of the science adviser Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad. The establishment of the national site came in response to Pakistan's deadliest earthquake, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake on 8 October 2005. Initially created as the Earthquake Studies Department at the National Centre for Physics, it gained independence shortly after its establishment. The CES undertakes research studies in the development of expertise in anomalous geophysical phenomenon prior to seismic activity. The CES primarily produces its research outcomes by using computer simulation and mathematical modelling to interpret seismic activity and give earthquake predictions. The CES's campus also includes the various ATROPATENA stations network, and supports its research and development with close collaboration with the Global Network for the Forecasting of Earthquakes. Its first and founding director was Dr. Ahsan Mubarak who is still designated as the CES's senior scientist. Currently, Dr. Muhammad Qaisar is the CES's current administrator. == Galleries == == See also == 2005 Pakistan earthquake == Notes == == Official links == Official website == References == - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 06 - Structural Design/Section 1 - Loads Forces and Effects]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 06 - Structural Design/Section 5A - Plain and Reinforced Concrete]] - [[Building Services/Building Performance]] - [[Environmental Design/Strong Foundations for Sustainable Constructions]] - [[Environmental Design/Thermal Comfort]] - [[Building Services/Building Performance/Acoustics]] - [[Building Services/Building Performance/Building Envelope]] - [[Building Services/Building Performance/Indoor Air Quality]] - [[Building Services/Building Performance/Lighting Design]] - [[Building Services/Building Performance/Moisture Management]]