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Natural calamities like earthquakes occur without a cautionary sign and to bring to your notice, more than 50% of land in India comes under the earthquake risk zones. If a building is not constructed by following the Indian seismic codes then there are chances that a shift in tectonic plates would crush it down. Factors like inappropriate design and weak foundation can cause deformations in the structure only with a slight movement. Whilst, a properly-outlined design constructed by taking care of all the seismic codes can bear earthquakes with a high Richter scale. In this blog, we are going to discuss 5 tips to build an earthquake-resistant building.
Before constructing a house or a building, considering and implementing the necessary steps to prevent any damage from the earthquake is crucial in densely populated and high-risk zone countries like India.
Foundation is the most important focus point for engineers. If the design is fine and the foundation is not, then there are high chances that a minor shake can dwindle the building.
Establishing the foundation above pads which separate the structure from the moistened ground is the first ladder toward an earthquake-resistant building. Placing foundation slabs in a criss-cross style above the cushion sand is the second ladder for a strong foundation.
The whole objective of these two practices is to keep the foundation of the building above from soil for the building to survive the immediate tremors of an earthquake.
The right drainage system will help in reducing the liquefaction of soil. Moreover, unavoidable roof rainwater seeping into the ground fills unnecessary moisture in the soil, which increases the probability of the structure getting tilted as well as escalating the chances of sinking the structure.
A home inspector is a skilled, rather trained professional who can peep through the problems in your house and give a fair report of it.
Installing earthquake drains ranging from 3 to 8 inches in diameter deep into the soil gives direction to excess water maintaining a distance from the foundation.
Reinforced concrete structure enhances earthquake resistance. Masonry material used for constructing buildings causes a heavy load, which further causes heavy breakouts during an earthquake.
In addition to this, if the structure is constructed in an unengineered and unreinforced manner, then it can lead to severe life threats and destruction during aftershocks followed by an earthquake. The application of reinforcement steel in the building implements appropriate compression in the walls that can bear huge blows of seismic tremors.
Ductility refers to the resistance ability of a structure that helps a building resist the energy extricating from the earth, during an earthquake. The ability to deform instead of completely crushing down determines the ductility of a building.
Heavy masonry used in construction without consulting an engineer is the reason why most structures fall. A ductile structure does not mean that it will not garner any damage, it means that a structure will garner damage by deformation without the immediate collapse, causing less severity and loss of life.
Seismic dampers are installed in bridges and buildings to absorb shocks of energy induced by tremors. Seismic dampers grip the induced energy and convert it into friction. This in turn eliminates the direct communion of a structure with the destructive energy causing minimal damage.
What if you are not constructing a building, but rather buying an already constructed flat?
Do not worry, here are a few simple tips to buy earthquake-proof flats
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Making an earthquake-designed structure can be time-consuming, but it is a long-term investment toward a safer future. Today, when climate change and natural calamities have become a common scenario, construction with good resistance should be a priority.
Staying cautious and prepared against a natural disaster like an earthquake is not wasting time and money but saving yourself and your family from unrecoverable damage.
If you are tired of finding the perfect flat constructed with earthquake resistance mechanisms then Nilaya Greens will be your last stop in your flat hunting. Structures at Nilaya Greens have been constructed by following all the crucial seismic codes, providing you and the building 100% protection from earthquakes.
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