Wojciech Odrobina  Anti-seismic architecture

Seismic architecture refers to the specific architectural design for constructions in areas where seismic forces act periodically.

The design must take into account the type of materials to be used, and (based on a discovery by the Japanese) the building structures must accompany the movement of the ground, instead of resisting not to collapse.

It is known in seismic architecture that buildings can move a little, vibrate and even deform so as not to fall.

The type of soil counts as the foundations are the key to the prevention of major damage to buildings.

In case of soft soils, they must be artificially compacted before building the foundations.

Most of the countries where earthquakes occur have very strong legislation on how construction should be.

In the anitisismic construction in Japan one of the most evolved in the world, it can be seen that the main construction companies have their own research laboratories to improve construction materials, learning from past experiences.

Strong, reinforced and deep foundations

Many claim that the resistance of the Latin American Tower is due to its three basement floors. Others mention the depth of the piles, the resistance of the dampers or the hydraulic drawer. However, no technology works if there is no previous study of the subsoil.

Experts speak in terms of energy absorption during seismic movements. For this reason, it is forbidden to use brick in buildings with more than five floors.

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