Geographypods
Geography Pods: Earthquake Proof Buildings [Ppt]
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...
San Jose State University
San Jose State University: Buildings in Earthquakes [Ppt]
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.