earthquake proofing
Anti-tremor building design
Earthquake proofing is the practice of designing or reinforcing structures to withstand seismic activity.
Buildings may be earthquake-proofed with flexible foundations, reinforced frames, or shock absorbers that allow controlled movement during tremors: The retrofit included earthquake proofing the older wing of the hospital.
Also spelled as one word.
- seismicRelating to ground tremors
- ring of firePacific seismic belt
- retrofittingUpdating existing with new
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- foundationUnderlying support structure
tremor · shock absorber · bracing · structural · bolting · damper · resilient · fault line · building code · safety standards · aftershock · rubble · concrete · steel frame · load bearing · anchor · flexible · sway
earthquake proofingseismic risk
Earthquake damage probability
structural weakness · structural instability · deferred maintenance · code violations
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