Earthquakes within the last 24 hours
- Thread starter buster
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We are always along for the ride. The fault line above South America has been rather active lately. I can't understand why they build non earthquake proof concrete buildings there. Right on the fault line.
Concrete is a wonderful building material, impressive compression strength. But near zero tolerance for quakes.
Steel on the other hand is a better choice for areas that shake.
When we flew earthquake relief flights to Haiti, it was obvious the concrete buildings failed, the steel hangar type buildings did not.
Concrete is a wonderful building material, impressive compression strength. But near zero tolerance for quakes.
Steel on the other hand is a better choice for areas that shake.
When we flew earthquake relief flights to Haiti, it was obvious the concrete buildings failed, the steel hangar type buildings did not.
All along the ring of fire.
