Iron Alloy Could Create Earthquake-Proof Buildings

separsons writes "Researchers at Japan's Tohoku University designed a new shape memory metal alloy. The super elastic iron alloy can endure serious stretching and still return to its original shape. The scientists say that once optimized, the material could be used in everything from braces to medical stents to earthquake-proof buildings!"

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Re:Buildings will return to their original shape?

[AK Marc]

That is the shortened name for the steel reinforcement bars placed within the concrete

I think you are confusing it's name with what it's called. "Rebar" isn't the name of that type of concrete, but is what it's sometimes called. You complained about my answer, but then addressed something completely different.