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| Various factors which decide how strong a building is against an earthquake are given below: |
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| Seismic (Earthquake affected) zone in which the building is located. |
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| Type of the soil over which the building is situated. Black cotton soil and expensive clays should be avoided for foundation. |
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| Type of foundation used for the building. The foundation of the building shall preferably be of the same type of soil to avoid differential settlement. |
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| Type of the building structure whether R.C.C. frame, steel frame, wooden frame or load bearing mesonary walls. |
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| Size and shape of the building. A closed shape, square or similar shapes are preferable to U or L shapes. |
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Quality of building material and construction. | |
Whether non-structural parts of the building are properly tied to the main structure. | |
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| Note: Usually R.C.C. framed buildings and steel framed buildings are able to withstand earthquake shocks effectively if designed in seismic coefficient way. |
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