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The Economist
The Economist: How to Make a Building Quake Proof
Explains some different engineering features that can be embedded in buildings to make them earthquake-proof. [2:50]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Build a Better Wall 1: Parts & Construction
A video lecture that introduces a technique that can be used to make buildings earthquake-resistant. The instructor demonstrates and explains how to use simple materials to build a shear wall for a building. [9:15]
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Iris: Build a Better Wall Demo: Why Buildings Fail
A video lecture that looks at what factors impact on the amount of damage that is caused by an earthquake. These depend on the intensity of the vibrations and the methods of construction used in the buildings. [6:05]
Other
Earthquake Resistant Structures vs. Shake Table
A middle school class competition where students build earthquake-proof structures using marshmallows, straws, and thin sticks. These are tested on a shake table to see how long they can withstand a load and increasing levels of...
Other
Nepal Makes Earthquake Proof Homes Made From Pet Bottles
Newscast highlighting a type of earthquake-proof home being made in Nepal after the 2015 earthquake. The homes are built using plastic bottles filled with sand. Date: May 9, 2015 [2:02]
Other
Baker s.t.e.m. Lab Challenge: Design and Build an Earthquake Proof Structure
Shows students' marshmallow and toothpick structures in beds of Jello being shaken to see if they are earthquake-proof. [2:57]