More about earthquakes: how to determine the stability of the building

The simpler the configuration of the building in the plan (square, rectangle, circle), the more stable it. If the building has a large length, it is divided by special seams into separate parts of the correct shape – the roof of the buildings should be arranged by a lightweight. Outstanding cornices, balconies and sculptural jewelry is not recommended. When designing water supply, it is advisable to provide two independent sources of water.

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According to studies conducted after the 1948 earthquake, in Ashgabat, it was established that the main cause of destruction even one – and two -story buildings was the poor quality of brickwork and the used solutions. In this case, anti -Eismic measures did not ensure the stability of buildings. At the same time, buildings and structures made of reinforced concrete, designed as seismic -resistant and well -built, were not damaged. Building buildings from brickwork to two floors of benign materials and carefully constructed also turned out to be relatively stable – the earthquake was satisfied, having received minor damage.

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So, the high quality of materials and the thorough production of construction work are the most important conditions for successful construction in seismic areas.