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Why is this important for us to identify areas which are prone to earthquake?
So as to avoid them. So as to make building regulations requiring buildings to be earthquake proof. So as to know where emergency resources ma need to be deployed.
What are some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was so severe?
the type of earthquake was a strong one and the building were not made to withstand an earthquake
Was japan ready for the 2011 earthquake and tsunami?
In theory yes because they had invested billions in earthquake resistant buildings and 10 metre high tsunami barriers. Unfortunately due to the earthquake the whole of Japan was lowered by a metre so the barriers were too low.
What do earthquake shock absorbers do?
Earthquake shock absorbers do exactly what they say on the tin, they absorb some of the energy generated by an earthquake, in order to prevent structural damage. Most tall building in San Francisco are built on the shock absorbers, so that they can still stand after an earthquake
What scale earthquake can the Yokohama landmark tower witstand?
The 972-foot tall building features a combination of anti-earthquake measures. The entire building sits on rollers, which allow the earth to undulate beneath the structure without shaking it. Additionally, the building has an active mass damper system that prevents the building from swinging by weighing it down. And if that doesn't work, the building is made from flexible materials that bend with the earthquake instead of breaking.
What are prevention of earthquakes?
Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that we have no control over, so can not prevent an earthquake. All we can do is to monitor the stresses in areas prone to earthquakes, so as to give as much early warning as possible. Building earthquake resistant buildings will help to lessen the collapsing of building onto people inside or nearby.
How do you build a safe earthquake building?
To be earthquake proof, buildings, structures and their foundations need to be built to be resistant to sideways loads. The lighter the building is, the less the loads. This is particularly so when the weight is higher up. Where possible the roof should be of light-weight material. For more info check the link.
Why is this important for us to identify areas which are prone to earthquake?
So as to avoid them. So as to make building regulations requiring buildings to be earthquake proof. So as to know where emergency resources ma need to be deployed.
Why is this important for us to identify ares which are prone to earthquake?
So as to avoid them. So as to make building regulations requiring buildings to be earthquake proof. So as to know where emergency resources ma need to be deployed.
How can the people of Kobe prepare for another earthquake?
people in Kobe can prepare by getting protective gears in school which they have done. Rebuild houses and building to make them more earthquake resistant and to make sure there is not fault in anything so it does not cause things such as fires!
Does Newcastle have earthquake building provisions?
think so
What are some reasons why the damage from the earthquake was so severe?
the type of earthquake was a strong one and the building were not made to withstand an earthquake
Was japan ready for the 2011 earthquake and tsunami?
In theory yes because they had invested billions in earthquake resistant buildings and 10 metre high tsunami barriers. Unfortunately due to the earthquake the whole of Japan was lowered by a metre so the barriers were too low.
How do you make buildings more resistant to earthquakes?
One way to make buildings earthquake resistant is to make them stiff or put them on a stiff resilient foundation. Another way is to put "shock absorbers" on them so that the earth can shake underneath but the building , being suspended by shock absorbers, remains unaffected. Lightweight flexible building materials can considerably reduce the damage caused by earthquakes. (A shantytown - slum - in Algeria was almost unscathed a few days after an earthquake very nearly completely destroyed the nearby city with its stone buildings)
Why was the Chilean earthquake of magnitude 8.8 less deadly than the Haitian magnitude 7 earthquake?
Chile is a well developed country with a history of earthquakes. As such the Chilean building regulations incorporate rules specifying that buildings must be earthquake resistant and just as importantly, these rules are enforced.Haiti on the other hand is a much poorer country where the construction regulations are not well enforced. This meant that in Haiti poor building practices were followed - e.g.insufficient steel reinforcement in concrete, the use of cheap or poorly sourced aggregates which reduce the strength of concrete or the construction on poor founding materials without the requisite foundation engineering which all acted to increase the damage caused by earthquake. As such the buildings were not earthquake resistant and so a significant number collapsed leading to the significantly higher loss of life in what was a lower magnitude earthquake.For more information on the two earthquakes and on the factors that effect the damage an earthquake can cause, please see the related questions.
Why is there a short amount of time to evacuate before an earthquake?
there is a short amount of time because people do not know when an earthquake will actually occur. so a building can't crush down on you when you just figure out a earthquake is happening.
Why is there only a short amount of time to evacuate before an earthquake?
there is a short amount of time because people do not know when an earthquake will actually occur. so a building can't crush down on you when you just figure out a earthquake is happening.
