Minimizing Earthquake Damage: Sound & Wave Structural Features in Construction

[bebe_boobs]

structural features are used on construction of buildings that will minimize earthquake damage in cities where earthquakes are common. what are they?:

 

[Danger]

I'll leave the technicalities to the engineers on board, but one of the most important features is a 'sway' factor. ie: The buildings are not rigid, so they can flex with seismic or atmospheric disturbances rather than suffer structural damage.