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07. January 2013 Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

In the case of earthquakes, only seconds may remain for a safe escape from buildings. Debris falling down and obstructing the escape routes may even aggravate the situation. A product developed at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) extends the time for saving lifes by reinforcing walls and keeping off the debris. An innovative building material manufacturer now has launched the mature innovation on the market.

Seismic Fabric Coming on the Market

In the case of earthquakes, only seconds may remain for a safe escape from buildings. Debris falling down and obstructing the escape routes may even aggravate the situation. A product developed at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) extends the time for saving lifes by reinforcing walls and keeping off the debris. An innovative building material manufacturer now has launched the mature innovation on the market.

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12.01.2013