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Technology and structural analysis have helped tall buildings come up in earthquake-sensitive zones. California, Japan and Turkey have excellent examples of such constructions. Traditionally, buildings, which taper towards the top, have a heavy and wide base, are symmetric in design and have proved to be earthquake-resistant. Modern constructions with framed structures [RCC & Steel] are suitable for lower seismic zones. For zones with higher seismic activity, buildings are designed with additional diagonal strutting. These diagonal struts in horizontal and vertical planes make the structure more rigid and resilient to seismic forces. For taller and bigger structures, isolators have been adopted to make buildings sturdy.
Technology and structural analysis have helped tall buildings come up in earthquake-sensitive zones. California, Japan and Turkey have excellent examples of such constructions. Traditionally, buildings, which taper towards the top, have a heavy and wide base, are symmetric in design and have proved to be earthquake-resistant. Modern constructions with framed structures [RCC & Steel] are suitable for lower seismic zones. For zones with higher seismic activity, buildings are designed with additional diagonal strutting. These diagonal struts in horizontal and vertical planes make the structure more rigid and resilient to seismic forces. For taller and bigger structures, isolators have been adopted to make buildings sturdy.
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