This is a picture of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. This ancient mosque has survived 1,500 years of severe earthquakes while modern buildings have collapsed around it. What did the architects of this building know about earthquake-proofing? Today's Problem: You are on a panel of building experts that will advise the leader of Sumatra about how they can earthquake-proof their infrastructure. Sumatra depends on the rich volcanic soils of the land for survival so they are not willing to move regardless of the seismic threat. Based on the results of your experiments with distribution of weight, variation of size, variation of height, and variation of foundation material, you will determine how architects can make it safer for humans to live in this dangerous region. Use these links to do your research today: How are people building stronger houses in Haiti? Why are building codes important? What happens when buildings are not built properly? How do engineers test buildings for earthquake durability? Video of testing a earthquake-proof home Which buildings are the most earthquake-proof? Compare graphs of building height vs. durability (you have to click on the building type listed to see the graphs, you should compare the tall buildings to the short buildings)  How can this ancient building survive earthquakes for 1500 years? The world's largest earthquake-proof building |
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