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There is nothing that we can do or build that can prevent tornadoes.

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How can you change structures to withstand the impact of tornadoes?

Build them out of materials and to designs specified to withstand tornado force winds.


What different materials and construction techniques are used to build structures to withstand a tornado?

Some methods that do not deviate far from normal construction for small structures such as houses include hurricane ties to help secure the roof, steel anchor bolts for the foundation, and closely spaced beams in the wall. Structures made for intense tornadoes may be build with steel-reinforced concrete.


When highway engineers build a road in a mountainous area's they insert drainage pipes into the slopes alongside the road why?

The water source from the top of the mountain will try to use the road as its quickest way down, so they build drainage pipes to prevent these roads from flooding! -linda Source; your earth science textbook


What do ground do in a circuit?

Circuits are on the ground for a few reasons one is to prevent contact with dangerous voltage if the electrical insulation fails. Also been on the ground limits the build- up of electricity static.


How can one prevent basement flooding?

To prevent basement flooding it is important to divert as much water as possible away from the building by ensuring that the ground slopes away from the walls and that guttering downpipes are connected to drains leading away from the building. In addition the purchase of a sump pump will ensure that should water begin to build up, it can be quickly dispersed.