Question

What kind of material should be used in an earthquake prone area?

• A. heavy weight
• B. conducting material
• C. light weight
• D. any of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B conducting material

Brick and concrete buildings have low ductility and therefore absorb very little energy.
This makes them especially vulnerable in even minor earthquakes.

Buildings constructed of steel-reinforced concrete, on the other hand, perform much better because the embedded steel increases the ductility of the material.