Intro

Objective 10/24/11

Create an earthquake-proof building.

What things could help make a building more “earthquake proof”?

Earthquake-Proof Buildings

Earthquake-Proof Buildings

Retrofitting The process of making older structures more earthquake resistant

Earthquake-Proof Buildings

Mass damper

Active tendon system

Weight placed in roof to counteract movement of building

Weight placed in basement to counteract movement of building

Earthquakes and Buildings

Earthquake-Proof Buildings

Base Isolators

Cross Braces

Built into the foundation of building

Act as shock absorbers

Make building more stable

Earthquakes and Buildings

Earthquakes and Buildings

Earthquakes and Buildings

Earthquake-Proof Buildings

Flexible Pipes Prevents waterlines and gas lines from breaking

Earthquakes and Buildings

Earthquakes and Buildings

Objective 10/24/11

Outro

Create an earthquake-proof building.

How will you use what you learned today to help you design a better building tomorrow?