Explains the physics of building movement during an earthquake through a discussion of force, mass, acceleration, frequency, and period. Then looks at the factors that affect a building's resilience versus the damage it could sustain.

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earthquake proof building, earthquake resistant building, earthquake-proof buildings, earthquake-resistant buildings, newton's second law, san jose state university: buildings in earthquakes, earthquake proof structure

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