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Geographypods

Geography Pods: Earthquake Proof Buildings [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents examples of earthquake-proof buildings around the world, and designs and techniques that can be used. The last slide presents students with the task of designing an earthquake-proof building, including a description of how to...
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San Jose State University

San Jose State University: Buildings in Earthquakes [Ppt]

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains the physics of building movement during an earthquake through a discussion of force, mass, acceleration, frequency, and period. Then looks at the factors that affect a building's resilience versus the damage it could sustain.