To: EnjoyingLife
Interesting side thought. Note that the concrete buildings all fell over, but in the third picture the stacks of containers are all still standing. Perhaps we should build structures in earthquake zones like a stack of containers. Able to move a little, but not fall down.
8 posted on
01/14/2010 5:40:33 AM PST by
GonzoGOP
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To: GonzoGOP
That is becoming a viable option in a lot places already. Structurally they could easily withstand an earthquake better than a masonry building, properly secured and welded I would much rather ride out a big quake in something like this than most buildings.
17 posted on
01/14/2010 5:52:36 AM PST by
Abathar
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To: GonzoGOP
Perhaps we should build structures in earthquake zones like a stack of containers. Able to move a little, but not fall down.Actually, I think that's the premise behind a lot of the construction in San Francisco and L.A. now - lots of "give" so the buildings sway in a quake. I think there are some buildings actually built on springs.
24 posted on
01/14/2010 6:02:54 AM PST by
SlowBoat407
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To: GonzoGOP
On HGTV or some home show like that on TV they showed people making those containers into apartments. Looks like they would be great in Haiti.
2000 sq ft created from shipping containers
38 posted on
01/14/2010 6:36:25 AM PST by
buffyt
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