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Instant Health Checks For Buildings and Bridges


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Credit: Yadid Levy / Redux Pictures

During 2011's deadly onslaught of earthquakes, floods and tornadoes, countless buildings had to be evacuated while workers checked to make sure they were stable. The events served as a reminder that most structures are still inspected by a decidedly low-tech method: the naked eye.

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