"The design is determined by the building's everyday use," he explained. "It's fine if a warehouse is damaged, but an emergency response center, a large school, or a large hotel might be utilized as an effective sanctuary during tsunamis and should be built to a higher performance level."
All buildings will collapse under the weight of their own contents eventually. That is why it is important to identify how much load a building will be expected to carry and select materials accordingly. During a seismic event, the strongest structures will be those that were designed to withstand such forces; otherwise, everyone inside the building will be at risk of being injured or killed.
It is best to avoid being in a building during a tsunami. If you must be there, then seek out an area with solid ground that is far away from the ocean edge. The further inland you can get, the safer it will be for you and your family.
If you want to remain in your building, you must travel to the fifth or higher story to be safe from a tsunami. Only stay in your building if you believe it is more perilous to exit on foot.
During a tsunami, buildings can act as sea forts, shielding their occupants from much of the force of the ocean's waves. But this benefit comes with a price: buildings are large, heavy objects that use a lot of energy to build. If a large wave hits a building, it could collapse.
The best thing you can do if you're in a tall building is to avoid going up any stairs. Stay on the main floor until you hear the all-clear signal. If you have no other choice but to go upstairs, then travel only to the third floor and stay there until you hear it is safe to return down below.
If you are in your office when a tsunami strikes, you should not try to leave. Instead, take cover under your desk or crawl under your office furniture. Do not use your phone unless it has an external antenna attached; otherwise, you will be using up valuable energy while still being unable to help anyone else.
As soon as the wave passes, you should try to go back down into the basement or lower level.
A tsunami-proof building is one that has been purposely engineered to resist and survive the power of a tsunami wave or strong storm surge. It is designed hydrodynamically to provide shelter from big waves. The walls are thick, made of concrete or steel, and the floors are raised high above sea level. The windows are also well sealed with glass or plastic. The roof is usually made of metal or concrete, but some special buildings are covered in waterproof material such as tar or asphalt.
All this engineering goes into creating a structure that is able to withstand the power of ocean waves without collapsing. However, this engineering also adds weight to the building, so it must be constructed fairly sturdy to support its own weight as well as that of any contents within it.
Since a tsunami-proof building can stand up to huge waves, it provides safety for people inside who would otherwise be at risk of being washed away by water. Also, since it can stay standing after being hit by a wave, it gives people more time to get out before the next wave comes in. This means that those living in tsunami-proof buildings will likely experience less damage than people in normal houses when faced with a large tsunami.
However, a tsunami-proof building will not save you from drowning if your house falls down around you.
There is no certainty that any structure would withstand a tsunami, but REIDsteel Tsunami-resistant buildings will provide the best chance and save many lives. The quality of construction is very important - heavy timber frames with thick walls and floors made from concrete or rock fill. These are the only sure ways to make sure you won't suffer damage from wave action.
The most vulnerable parts of a building are its roof and exterior walls. They should be constructed of materials that will not be damaged by high waves--timber and steel are the best choices. Glass is the most dangerous part of a building to be destroyed by a tsunami. It should be kept out of reach of flood waters and removed if it becomes broken.
The strength of a building's foundation also plays an important role in protecting people inside from damage caused by high waves. The closer a building's foundation is to shoreline soil that is stable under water pressure, the less risk there is of damage or loss of life. If possible, buildings should be set back from the edge of high tide and deep wells should be dug around them to help drain away water that may penetrate the ground near their foundations.
Finally, consider the location of your building within feet of other structures. Any interaction between buildings creates hazards for people working on either project.
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