BUILD STRONG, STAY SAFE Seismic Design for Safer Buildings Designed for Seismic Zone VI Small changes today, Big safety tomorrow.
1. Why Do Buildings Need to Withstand Earthquakes? Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural forces, capable of causing massive structural damage and loss of life within seconds. Understanding how earthquakes interact with buildings is the first step towards safer construction. How Earthquakes Affect Buildings: Earthquakes shake the ground suddenly and without warning, generating…