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Why can the Transamerica Pyramid resist earthquakes?
The Transamerica Pyramid can resist earthquakes because: 1. The building was built on a special base platform that allows it to reduce shaking from earthquakes. 2. Diagonal trusses at its base protect it from both horizontal and vertical forces. 3. It has a a 212 foot spire 4. It has a wide heavy base, declining in weight as the height increases. 5. Has some flexibility which is helpful in making sure the building doesn't just collapse during the earthquake 6. The little wing structures near the top
How do you make a skyscraper with stand an eartthquake?
Actually taller buildings withstand earthquakes a lot better because the shock is absorbed up the building. This causes lest force to be exerted. Usually buildings that are more than 10 stories remain standing, even after severe Earthquakes.
How does building construction relate to the damage that earthquakes can cause?
Most building are of bricks and bricks are easily collapsed, unlike wood or steel
How do different foundations stand up to earthquakes?
different foundations can stand up for people who found things they get bigger around the world.
What are the strongest building materials to protect from earthquakes?
Base isolation pads can be built to absorb the vibrations to withstand earthquakes. Building materials can be reinforced to withstand an earthquake. For example, wood can be reinforced with bolts to make the wood more secure.
Why can the Transamerica Pyramid resist earthquakes?
The Transamerica Pyramid can resist earthquakes because: 1. The building was built on a special base platform that allows it to reduce shaking from earthquakes. 2. Diagonal trusses at its base protect it from both horizontal and vertical forces. 3. It has a a 212 foot spire 4. It has a wide heavy base, declining in weight as the height increases. 5. Has some flexibility which is helpful in making sure the building doesn't just collapse during the earthquake 6. The little wing structures near the top
What kind of building is the transamerica in San Francisco?
strip club
What are the dimensions of the transamerica building?
The Transamerica building has a ground area of 530,000 sq ft, a height of 853 ft and a base of 175 ft. It is located in San Francisco, California and was built in the late 1900's by William L. Pereira and his associates.
what- the sides of the triangular top of the Transamerica building in san francisco are about 65.2 meters long?
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What is the very pointed building in San Francisco?
The tallest skyscraper in San Francisco is the Transamerica Pyramid. It is also known as "Big Pointy Building".
What will be the tallest building in assassin's creed brotherhood?
The Castello Sant Angelo
How many stair dose the transamerica building have?
As many fat rolls I have. AND HEY BELIEVE ME THAT'S ALOT X-D!
Who owns the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco California?
it was acquired by a Dutch insurance company called "Aegon"
When was Transamerica released?
Transamerica was released on 12/02/2005.
When was Transamerica Pyramid created?
Transamerica Pyramid was created in 1972.
When was Transamerica Corporation created?
Transamerica Corporation was created in 1930.
What was the Production Budget for Transamerica?
The Production Budget for Transamerica was $1,000,000.
