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What is the woolworth building?
It's next to the world trade center in NYC if you see it at night, it look's like it empire state building it was. Built in 1913 it was the tallest building, in the world, Untill 1929 when the...
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How do you build a safe earthquake building?
To be earthquake proof, buildings, structures and their foundations need to be built to be resistant to sideways loads. The lighter the building is, the less the loads. This is particularly so when...
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What is a seismic safe building?
A type of building made to be resistant to vibrations during an earthquake.
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How is a building seismic safe?
No building is seismic safe. No building is earthquake proof. However, there are steps that can be taken to make buildings more earthquake resistant. Concrete buildings made without rebar will...
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How tall is the Woolworth building?
241 metres (790 feet and 8.19 inches)