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Why is the foundation of an earthquake proof building is separated from the other land

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Answered by bishtgeeta97
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Earthquake-proof Buildings. ... One way to to make a simple structure more resistant to these lateral forces is to tie the walls, floor, roof, and foundations into a rigid box that holds together when shaken by a quake.


Bearings attach to the building and foundation via steel plates and then, when an earthquake hits, allow the foundation to move without moving the structure above it. As a result, the building's horizontal acceleration is reduced and suffers far less deformation and damage


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