Minimizing Earthquake Damage: Sound & Wave Structural Features in Construction

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Structural features in construction play a crucial role in minimizing earthquake damage in seismic-prone areas. Key among these is the 'sway' factor, which allows buildings to flex rather than remain rigid during seismic events. This flexibility helps absorb and dissipate energy from earthquakes, reducing the risk of structural failure. Engineers emphasize the importance of incorporating these design elements to enhance safety and resilience. Effective building design is essential for protecting urban infrastructure and ensuring public safety in earthquake-prone regions.
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structural features are used on construction of buildings that will minimize earthquake damage in cities where earthquakes are common. what are they?:
 
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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.
 

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