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What building materials stand up better to the high winds associated with hurricanes?
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∙ 13y ago
concreate, glass, and verious things stand up better today then they used to.
playwood sucks so dont really use it.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoiron, concrete
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Do hurricanes and tornadoes form over low pressure areas?
It is better to day they form in low pressure areas. Hurricanes themselves are large, intense low pressure systems. Tornadoes also produce low pressure but are too small to be considered their own weather systems. They generally form in a broad area of low pressure as well.
How can combinations of materials make materials with better properties?
By combining the best properties of each material.
Materials that transfer thermal energy by direct contact better than other materials are called?
Conductors
Why do hurricanes form in polar regions?
Well, they don't, actually. Hurricanes form in the more tropical regions, never the polar regions. Reason for that is basically there is more moisture in the atmosphere than in the polar regions. For a better explanation, please see the related question below.
Can a hurricane happen when a tornado is happening?
Yes, though it is better to say it the other way around. It is actually fairly common for hurricanes to produce tornadoes.
Why plastic used to replace wood and metal as building materials?
Because they liked plastic better and they thought it looked better
Do tornadic thunderstorms usually develop during the summer and fall?
No. Tornadic thunderstorms are more common in spring and early summer. Late summer and fall are better associated with hurricanes.
What resources are there for building decks and patios?
Decks.com is an excellent place to start when looking for deck ideas and building materials. There are lots of engineered materials for deck now-a-days and some work better in a given application than others. Amazon.com also has many books on deck design, materials, and DIY instructions.
What building material did the Romans invent?
They did not invent new materials, but they engineered ways to make them work better, like the arch.
When was Building a Better Me created?
Building a Better Me was created in 2001.
Why might a building that is made of flexible material like wood withstand the effects of an earthquake better than a building that is made of a rigid material like brick?
Rigid materials may shatter when exposed to the waves of an earthquake.
What is better for building houses pine or oak wood?
oak is better for building
When was Building a Better created?
Building a Better was created on 2006-07-25.
Why has the number of fatalities from hurricanes decreased through time?
Education has better allowed people to know how to respond at the time of a hurricane. Also, there are building codes put in place by the government to make sure the buildings are more stable and safe.
Is it better to use natural or synthetic materials to build a house?
it is better to use natural materials
If one was interested in building a model park where could one look for material?
One could look for materials at home improvement stores, as well as craft stores. Craft stores may be the better choice as they have more selection for model materials.
Why did European nations build better roads bridges and railroads in there colonies?
Industrial development in Europe depended upon a steady source of raw materials. By building transportation routes throughout colonial areas, these raw materials were more easily obtainable.
