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Building can have a stronger foundation as well as a broader base to prevent it from toppling over. An example would be a pyramid shape, used in the Transamerica Pyramid. Certain features such as a giant ball at the top of the building as seen in Taipei 101 can be used to stabilise the buildings during strong winds.
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Why aren't all building made like the Hagia Sophia if it is able to with stand natural disasters?
While it might be cost effective to build a few of our most importand buildings to withstand natural disasters, it would not be cost effective to do so for ordinary buildings. Even then, the strcutures we think of as very sturdy are not invulnerable.
What disasters does Germany get?
no Germany is a safe place
How can natural disasters impact the environment?
in short time natural disasters can destroy buildings, tear up roads and upturn normal life
What are 4 non natural disasters?
Non natural disasters are manmade. A dam collapse, buildings falling down, mining accidents and crashing your car would be 4 non natural disasters.
What has the author Janet Whelan written?
Janet Whelan has written: 'Aftermath' -- subject(s): Accidents, Bridges, Buildings, structures, Crime, Disasters, Social aspects of Disasters
Advantages of modern buildings and old buildings?
Modern buildings are usually able to withstand greater strain from natural disasters and are more energy efficient. Older buildings have a certain aesthetic quality that many people find pleasing.
How safe is Finland to live in?
pretty safe i think. there's not quite many natural disasters and so on ..
Cost of natural disasters?
Natural disasters can be quite costly when determining the cost to replace buildings and personal possessions. One thing that cannot be replaced is the loss of human life.
What alterations can be made for making a building safe in a flood-prone area?
Many buildings in flood zones are built on "stilts".
Why do natural disasters do more damage in poorer countries?
because the infrastructure of buildings etc is not as good as in wealthier countries!
What were buildings made out of in an Elizabethan town?
the buildings where made out of bricks
How are man made disasters caused?
Disasters caused by human action, negligence error, or involving the failure of a system are called Man-Made disasters. Man-Made disaster are in turn categorized as technological or sociological. Technological disasters are the result of failure of technology, such as engineering failures, transport disasters or environmental disasters. Sociological disasters have a strong human motive, such as criminal acts, stampedes, riot and war. Man-Made disasters is caused either intentionally or by accident cause severe threats to public health and well being. Because their occurrence is unpredictable, man-made disasters pose an especially challenging threat that must be dealt with through vigilance, and proper preparedness and response.
