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(Using common sense) A pyramid would be a better design for earthquakes because it has a large base surface area and a smaller top, so that it is stable and it is practically impossible for it to fall over or collapse like a regular rectangular building would.
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Does The Pyramid shape of the building help it withstand earthquakes?
I wonder which earthquakes could the egiptians be afraid of, I never heard of earthquakes in the Middle East except for pollitical ones. the question is answered below, apparently a cube is a better shape to resist earthquakes.
Why is it easier to design warning systems for tsunamis than it is for earthquakes?
earthquakes are more unpredictable.
Why do richer countries cope better with earthquakes?
Usually their buildings are stronger, and their services are better.
How do architects design buildings houses and bridges to withstand earthquakes?
They don't. Civil Engineers are the ones who design structures to withstand earthquakes. All an architect can do is make it look pretty before mother nature takes a hit at it.
Why do scientists study volcanoes and earthquakes?
Scientists study volcanoes an earthquakes in order to better understand them and therefore help predict potential dangers. There is also the matter of simple human curiosity.
Does The Pyramid shape of the building help it withstand earthquakes?
I wonder which earthquakes could the egiptians be afraid of, I never heard of earthquakes in the Middle East except for pollitical ones. the question is answered below, apparently a cube is a better shape to resist earthquakes.
Did imhotep design the 1st pyramid?
He did not design the first pyramid. Imhotep designed the first Step Pyramid.
How did the design of the Egyptian pyramids develop?
The design developed from, a pyramid shaped pile of dirt, to the step pyramid, to the bent pyramid, to the pyramids of gaze.
How the pyramid design developed?
they design developed the pyramid with the rock that come from sina and put step by step
Why is it easier to design warning systems for tsunamis than it is for earthquakes?
earthquakes are more unpredictable.
What is the oldest Egyptian design called?
pyramid
What design did they use to make the pyramid?
a pyrimid
Who design the first pyramid?
egyptians
How did they design the pyramid?
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How did pyramid design change?
it changed the shape and size
What are the similarities between the ziggurat of ur the great pyramid and the pyramid of the sun?
Their design came from the Tower of Babel.
What is better for building structure a pyramid or a prism?
A pyramid is a prism
