1. Earthquake Proof?
How can we get buildings to protect us in an earthquake?
BLP: Noticing
Communication: Writing/Drawing

2. Learning Objectives
All Students MUST know the meaning of ASEISMIC design, and be able to give 3 examples.
Most Students SHOULD be able to describe and explain at least 3 methods of aseismic design.
Some COULD evaluate the strategies and assess their potential application.

3. What has happened to the following buildings?

9. Thinking Time!
With a partner make a list of what has gone wrong in the pictures.
Could you think of a reason for the collapse?
What would you do to try and stop this happening in the future?

10. Aseismic design – Summary Table
Fault
Reason this led to failure to protect
Potential solution
Real world example
Evaluation

11. Some buildings are designed to be “earthquake proof”
These are called aseismic design
In the following designs try to see what makes them aseismic.

16. Also Watch these clips:
This is the latest aseismic design in Tokyo.
This is the latest residential building to be “earthquake proofed”!

17. Your Task
On one side of A4 you need to design the “perfect” aseismic designed building.
Clearly draw the features, using a ruler and colour where you can.
Add annotation to EXPLAIN how each of the features works.