Log homes will do very well in an earthquake provided the logs are securely fastened to each other.
Masonry (Brick and Stone) do not fare well unless there is a superstructure of properly designed steel beams.
A wood structure with a brick veneer will do well but expect to have cracks in the brick veneer.
If it is brittle it breaks. If it bends it remains intact.
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08/24/2011 7:17:55 AM PDT by
cpdiii
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