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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]
Museum of Science
Museum of Science, Boston: Andre Filiatrault Earthquake Engineering
Structural engineer Andre Filiatrault at the University of Buffalo explains what happens when an earthquake occurs and how scientists measure them so they can reproduce them in a controlled setting. They use this information to study...
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Howcast: How to Demonstrate Engineering Principles
Presents a challenge to students to build a stable, multi-story structure using marshmallows and toothpicks, one that can withstand shaking that simulates an earthquake. [5:49]
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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...
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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]
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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]