Cold-Formed Steel Testing (IMAGE) Johns Hopkins University Caption Prior to earthquake trials in Buffalo, professor Ben Schafer, left, and his students tested cold-formed steel in his lab at Johns Hopkins. With him are doctoral student Kara Peterman, right, who is overseeing testing in Buffalo, and Luiz Vieira, who participated in the research while earning his doctorate. Credit Will Kirk/Homewoodphoto.jhu.edu Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.