Strong and Steady: Building Quake-resistant Structures
The tall buildings that we see towering over the skyline of many major cities are built to withstand vertical loads generated from the many floors of furniture, equipment, and people inside. That’s typically the primary concern when building such structures. You think less about resilience against horizontal forces – unless you’re worried about earthquakes. Temblors …
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