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There are no shapes that can resist earthquakes, but the strongest shape (as we all know (Hopefully)) the triangle is the strongest but is useless to earthquakes. if you want something to hold stuff still during one. you will possibly need springs. they help for dampening the movement back and forth.
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What kind of building designs are safe for an earthquake?
buildings need to 'flex' and have suspension built into their foundations to resist earthquakes.
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 is the difference between long-term earthquakes and short-term?
long term earthquakes are earthquakes that are for a long period of time and short term earthquakes are when the earthquakes are for a short period of time
What are our responsibilities to Earthquakes?
We have no responsibilities towards earthquakes
Does Brazil experience earthquakes?
I do not agree that Brazil has earthquakes.
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.
What kind of building designs are safe for an earthquake?
buildings need to 'flex' and have suspension built into their foundations to resist earthquakes.
What is the dominant process that shapes California's landscape is?
Earthquakes, mainly, but also normal erosion & weathering.
A building that can resist an earthquake will fall down or not?
A building that can resist earthquakes can fall down if you put more pressure on them then they were designed to withstand. For example if there was to be a major subsidence directly under half of the building it is likely that it will fall over.
What type of structure could stand during an earthquake?
Simple retangular shapes are building configuration response well to earthquakes. They can distribute force more evenly. U, L, H,T configurations don't resist well because of strong concentrated forcein the inside corners created by the those shapes.
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 is the weakness of a suspension bridge?
The strengths of Truss bridges are that Truss bridges can support and resist lateral loads. Another is that unlike the Arch and Beam bridges, the Truss bridge prevents twisting and swaying during earthquakes and high winds. Truss bridges also resist the forces of compression and tension.
What is the prefix of resist?
what is the prefix or suffix for resist?
What is a resist or made of?
what is a resist
How earthquake changes geographical maps?
earthquakes makes changes in maps as an earthquakes only when the electronic plates under earths crust come and collide with each other and they result into the change in the shape and position of the continents or the land area on its crust which changes the shapes and thus this is who the maps keep changing
What powers does a demigod child of Poseidon have?
Make earthquakes, Breathe underwater, Talk to sea animals and horses (Poseidon "invented" the horse), manipulate water, resist undersea pressure, resist getting wet. the book series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" is about a boy, Percy, who is a demigod of Poseidon. I learned a lot about Greek mythology from those books.
Was Greece made from earthquakes?
Not necessarily, it is believed by scientist that all of the Earth's countries were once together in one big one. (it makes sence because if you look at the shapes of the countries its like one big jigsaw). These then senperated over time from tectonic movement causing earthquakes. Depends how you see it really...
