I have this project at school and we have to design a building that is earthquake proof. I dont really think thats possible though. But what characteristics would prove me wrong? The teacher says were safe to be slightly creative, but be relevant. Thanks!
2007-03-03 10:01:54 · 5 answers · asked by dothemooshoo247 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
No building could withstand a really powerful earthquake, say above 9 or 10.
However, for the smaller ones, it needs the ability to flex. That's why wooden buildings survive better than concrete ones.
Many "earthquake-proof" buildings have been built on spring-type or floating foundations. Frank Lloyd Wright designed one in Japan (the Imperial Hotel) which survived the 1923 Kanto earthquake.
Also, some have flexible struts in an X pattern to allow the building to move but stay structurally sound. Here's an example of one, the Alcoa Building in San Francisco:
http://en.structurae.de/photos/index.cfm?JS=61392
2007-03-03 10:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-05 08:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup tonalc said it all =)
basically for the foundation (base) of the building they need to have flexible suspenders and like he/she said wooden buildings last through stronger earthquakes compared to conrete and that is because wood is more flexible in comparison to conrete. If it is very high up on the Rechtor (sp?) scale then no building or tree or object can still be up after the Earthquake.
Hope i helped..x
2007-03-03 10:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by ... 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the USA Guam ,I was there when we had a quake of 7.2 .With almost no damage ,but they are built to with stand Typhoons with winds of 200 mph. See if u can get there building code.
2007-03-03 12:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats my secret+ heat proof
2007-03-03 10:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋