How to reduce damage from earthquake?

Answer 1

You need to make the buildings more flexible like use wood or steel instead of brick or concrete cause they are not flexible. Build triangle structures because triangles are the strongest shapes. You can add a mass damper on top of the building and an active tendon system on the bottom of the building because it will shift the weight around making the building steady. Also install base isolators underneath the sand. Base isolators will absorb the seismic waves. Base isolators are made if layers of steel and rubber wrapped around a lead core. It will prevent the waves from traveling through the building. You can also put flexible pipes which will prevent the pipes from breaking. If it breaks, waterlines and gas lines will leak.

Answer 2

Earthquake prone areas should have better constructed buildings to reduce the number of deaths caused by fallen buildings. Also, schools should have an earthquake preparedness plan and have a helmet and other protective gear handy in their classroom.

Answer 3

Many measures can be taken to reduce damage of buildings and the death toll. Places can have a building code all buildings must be safe enough to withstand a for say scale 7 earthquake. Many countries have these codes, but some poor countries can not afford it. Places can have earthquake centers to try to predict and investigate earthquakes to further research theses happenings. These centers can also help with getting warning sirens to evacuate. These centers also can help educate people with what to do in the event of an earthquake happening and how to be ready and stay calm. We can not prevent earthquakes, but we can help prevent a death toll.

Answer 4

1) Good relief planning and funding

2) Effective warning system

3) Good communication system

4) Education about knowledge of hazards

5) Technology level

6) control population density

7)build strengful buildings(earthquake-prof buildings)

Answer 5

The best way to reduce the effects of an earthquake is to have structures be built out of bendable material (like steel or wood). Materials like cement are brittle and will crack under the force of an earthquake.

There are many ways to make buildings earthquake resistant, including the use of flexible building materials, but also special building foundations which may include such things as gigantic springs, 'floating' foundations, and sway dampening devices.

Answer 6

Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Identifying hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. Repairing deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations, anchoring overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling, and following local seismic building standards, will help reduce the impact of earthquakes

Six Ways to Plan Ahead

Check for Hazards in the Home

Fasten shelves securely to walls.

Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.

Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches.

Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit.

Brace overhead light fixtures.

Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks.

Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the floor.

Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.

Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.

Answer 7

there are shock dapeners that can reduce the impact of an earthquake

Answer 8

to minimize EQ damage, we should design structures properly by avoiding soft storey and irregularities in a building as maximum damage occurs when building falls.

Answer 9

By building safer buildings