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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
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How can the transamerica building with stand of earthquakes?
They just do gosh, so many silly people around in this century... !
What shapes resist earthquakes?
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.
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 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
When was Transamerica Pyramid created?
Transamerica Pyramid was created in 1972.
What is Transamerica Corporation's motto?
The motto of Transamerica Corporation is 'The Power of the Pyramid'.
Why was the Transamerica Pyramid built?
to work at
What is the volume of the transamerica pyramid?
6312484.3 square feet
What material is transamerica pyramid made of?
it is made out of steel
How is the Transamerica pyramid earthuake resistant?
it has support from the bottom
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.
When was the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco built?
The Transsmerica Pyramid was built in 1969-1972 by William Pereira & Associates.
What makes the Transamerica Pyramid unique?
what makes the transamaerica pyramid unique is that it has a great shape and all the windows take a month
What is the height of the TransAmerica pyramid?
The San Francisco skyscraper is 853 feet tall (260 m).
How can the transamerica building with stand of earthquakes?
They just do gosh, so many silly people around in this century... !
What will be the tallest building in assassin's creed brotherhood?
The Castello Sant Angelo
