Excellent and simply explained. An earthquake consists of more than just lateral dynamics, which are the "P-waves", which travel the fastest and arrive at the surface first. The "S-waves" are also extremely devastating, which manifest more or less vertically at the surface, travelling more slowly and arriving after the lateral waves. Designing buildings to survive both of these is extremely difficult. It would be great to see how structural engineers have learned to strengthen buildings for both of these wave types. Would be be awesome if you could illustrate this so vividly.
I'm a structural engineer based in the philippines. Hoping to be an architect someday so that i can design the structure without architectural limitations and vice versa. Satisfying both beauty & strength.
Buildings following building code makes all the difference. 30 years ago, 2000 people were killed by an earthquake in my area and other neighboring cities here in the Philippines. But a recent earthquake similar in strength only killed 5 people. A lesson learned the hard way.
Wow, I'm from Brazil and I can't believe I've never heard of this product before! I'm starting my studies on structures at the university and I believe this is the path I want to follow. Your videos are very inspiring, keep up the great work!
Turkish engineers are probably well aware of earthquake engineering precautions. The problem is Pricing and a market driving quantity over quality combined with poor building regulation to enable said quantity.
It is not about engineering or building technology it is about MORALITY. They have used sand , thin and straight steel , low quality concrete. The samples show the reason why those buildings have collapsed. It is not just sand but newspaper parts , protective foams , evil eye bead .. everything but not conctrete in any of the columns! Yet , people call themselves we are Muslim, elhamdülillah!!
In Mexico we used those techniques long time ago. We just started building high because the law change , Mexico city laydown in a lake and is very difficult
Very educational ,the demo is awesome! 😉I really want to rebuild redesign my house in an open design but try to figure out the best earthquake proofing that works. Anyway, the 6 floor but wide medical building I worked in was build in the late 80’s and it’s built on the roller technology. I always tell our patients that the building has rollers. We feel we are just swaying as if you are on a boat every time an earthquake happens. Also I notice the building has a small degree of lean since I observed that water on the floor changes directions from time to time since we are on the top floor ,which I tell my new staff getting trained in Sports orthopedics 😉we use a lot of saline irrigation that falls on the floor😉
There are even more methods and some have been used for centuries! The best example I can think of are Japanese castles with their drywall foundations and unusual wooden joints. Another example were some images of the Aartal where a flood erased brick and stone buildings, but left timber frame buildings standing (ground floor walls gone, but the frame kept supporting the upper floors). This type of construction also withstands earthquakes relatively well. I just wonder how it compares to very similar Japanese wood structures, which seem to put more of an emphasis on sliding.
Excellent presentation.....it was interesting how you started the presentation by saying buildings are not earthquake proof .... I remember that exact statement in my structures course on earthquake design..... I am a retired architect....
I've seen many buildings that have bracing as well as external columns and beams added after construction. Those are super common especially in japan. In fact most buildings like school, built before 1995 there have them I think.
One extra for building that already exist without any earthquake resistant technology. They can add capsule pod on each floors, like a 3m² metal box, with emergency supplies. So when an earthquake occurs, instead of running down, they can go inside until it's safe
Thanks for sharing the information. It is very important topic, which is unfortunaltely not popular enough. Hope my country will take notes of those ideas.
I am civil engineer in kenya, can you make a video on flat slab suitability for seismic design? Buildings need a frame arrangement between columns via beams, slab diaphragms and beams form a closed tied up diaphragm that transfer seismic loads to either the bracings, shear walls or moment frames. What do you think about flat slab construction where there is no frame action. Is flat slab suitable for a high rise building in high seismic zone?
Absolutely not, as in flat slabs punching shear occur and to control this drop panels or drop panels with column capitals are used in low rise apartments, buildings. We can move towards band or waffle salbs but it depends upon totally usage.
great video, have you ever thought about making a series of videos addressing spreadsheet or frame sizing of some structural elements and their due detailing, without using software, just manual calculation considering local standards, I'm from Brazil and I really wanted to know the working model of you in the united states by a professional!
A real architect should embrace anti-quake techniques and find challenge and enjoyment in harmoniously integrating them into an aestethically pleasing structure.
Did you know that in California making new states laws for climate change like cities and/or counties allow make climate resilience districts use any funds(taxes, grants) for improving any eligible projects that have high risk of wildfire, Flooding, sea level rise, extreme heat or cold, etc ( ca laws bill SB- 852- Dodd). For California state department of transportation have to improve highway systems for wildlife animals( ca laws bill AB- 2344 - Friedman and Kalra). Housing zoning will keep changing because climate change by state mandated local program( ca laws bill AB-1445- Levine).
So, for a 2-3 story residential, can they put a large water tank on the roof as the mass damper, in conjunction with base isolation systems underneath the structure?
So in theory and especially cost aside, if you combine all these into one building along with the best materials and a "prepared" furniture and machinery inside could you make that building quake proof without great damage?
*The term "earthquake-resistant" is a more accurate description of structures that are designed and built to withstand the forces of earthquakes. The use of the term "earthquake-proof" is misleading and inaccurate, as no structure can be completely impervious to the forces of earthquakes. By focusing on earthquake resistance, designers and builders can create structures that are better equipped to withstand earthquakes and protect human lives and property*
*The difference between "earthquake-proof" and "earthquake-resistant" could be comparing it to a person wearing a helmet. A helmet can provide protection against head injuries in the event of an accident or impact. However, it is not "accident-proof" as it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury in all circumstances. Similarly, a structure that is designed to be earthquake-resistant can withstand the forces of earthquakes and minimize damage and collapse, but it cannot be completely "earthquake-proof" as it cannot eliminate the risk of damage or collapse in all possible earthquakes. Just as a helmet is a vital safety device that reduces the risk of head injury, an earthquake-resistant structure is a vital protective measure that reduces the risk of damage and collapse during an earthquake*
I lived in wet swampy land, where every years flooded because of high tide. We called it tanah gambut, Can it be possible for this swampy area land. Be it possible to prevent liquifaction case? Area indonesia. Every island in here different.
I have a Question about Base Isolation: what keeps the building frame from hitting the Foundation wall in a Severe Quake-unless there are dampers?? The Water tank on top is Interesting. But, what you had a tall, narrow "Dummy Tower" in the middle of All high-rise and mid-rise buildings. It would be a continuation of the central vertical columns. And, Then, on top of those columns, you had narrow poles made of Carbon Fibre or some other space-age material. I''m thinking of a Vertical Bullwhip here. A whip cracks at >Mach One because of transfer of momentum from the handle to the fall, and finally-the cracker. Similarly-the tower and poles could theoretically transfer momentum from the ground-shaking to the less massive tower and poles, similar to a Cue Ball striking an Object Ball.
The comparison experiment comparing no damper to a water container seems to show that a weight on top helps, I see no reason to expect that sloshing water does the damping - because it barely sloshes in the demonstration. I assume that is a problem with the demonstration, like not comparing the water with a fixed weight. I think that the effect damping using sloshing actually exists, it is just not demonstrated in the demonstration.
Is there a public library of sort where i can check the structural frames used on one of the building where i go to work? This is in philippines by the way, my office is in 24th and 12th floor and we currently near the west fault valley which scientist says one of the most dangerous fault in my area. Just for my piece of mind cuz were still getting earthquake like every other month.
The recent carnage is reflective of not incorporating FIS. With exception of Japan, many countries have not embraced this new technology hence resulting in catastrophic human life loss and decimated buildings.
Yes,your building has all the safeguard designs of not collapsing in case of earthquakes..but what guarantee can you give that it will not collapse if there is LIQUIFICATION OF SOIL in a strong earth quake ? Like magnitude 7.5 as it struck turqiye..u can see whole buildings submerged but not completely destroyed..
If you've got a soil type that liquefies, you either put very big poles down to solid rock, or you don't build there. Too many disasters come back to people building cities in places that just aren't good places to build.
Excellent and simply explained.
An earthquake consists of more than just lateral dynamics, which are the "P-waves", which travel the fastest and arrive at the surface first. The "S-waves" are also extremely devastating, which manifest more or less vertically at the surface, travelling more slowly and arriving after the lateral waves. Designing buildings to survive both of these is extremely difficult.
It would be great to see how structural engineers have learned to strengthen buildings for both of these wave types.
Would be be awesome if you could illustrate this so vividly.
I'm a structural engineer based in the philippines. Hoping to be an architect someday so that i can design the structure without architectural limitations and vice versa. Satisfying both beauty & strength.
Mat, this is so beautiful, your teaching approach is mind blowing. GREAT WORK
Thanks Duncan! Glad to know it’s effective.
Nice! The quickest and efficient way to explain the basic principle of structural analysis I’ve ever watched.
Indeed! Most UA-cam videos will need at least 30 minutes to explain the same stuff. I like the information density in this one
Buildings following building code makes all the difference. 30 years ago, 2000 people were killed by an earthquake in my area and other neighboring cities here in the Philippines. But a recent earthquake similar in strength only killed 5 people. A lesson learned the hard way.
Wow, I'm from Brazil and I can't believe I've never heard of this product before! I'm starting my studies on structures at the university and I believe this is the path I want to follow. Your videos are very inspiring, keep up the great work!
Thanks for the kind words Vinicius, I’ll make more videos like this!
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Viva a ciência, viva o sus
I'm a builder in New Zealand and I love how simply you explained all that. Well done. Just subscribed.
I love it when they explain it in ways everybody can understand WITHPUT " DUMBING" it down .
Turkish administration should take notes from this video
My thoughts exactly as a Turkish. There are more problems than that, if you know you know.
@@riflesightsonme2120 I know one, construction amnesty. Ozal legacy.
Turkish engineers are probably well aware of earthquake engineering precautions. The problem is Pricing and a market driving quantity over quality combined with poor building regulation to enable said quantity.
If only money will be properly invested, for once, over there
Spoiler: it won't
It is not about engineering or building technology it is about MORALITY. They have used sand , thin and straight steel , low quality concrete. The samples show the reason why those buildings have collapsed. It is not just sand but newspaper parts , protective foams , evil eye bead .. everything but not conctrete in any of the columns! Yet , people call themselves we are Muslim, elhamdülillah!!
In Mexico we used those techniques long time ago. We just started building high because the law change , Mexico city laydown in a lake and is very difficult
The details of infrastructure and model types were clearly explained. Very good.
Thanks im subbed....great video.
Very educational ,the demo is awesome!
😉I really want to rebuild redesign my house in an open design but try to figure out the best earthquake proofing that works.
Anyway, the 6 floor but wide medical building I worked in was build in the late 80’s and it’s built on the roller technology. I always tell our patients that the building has rollers. We feel we are just swaying as if you are on a boat every time an earthquake happens. Also I notice the building has a small degree of lean since I observed that water on the floor changes directions from time to time since we are on the top floor ,which I tell my new staff getting trained in Sports orthopedics 😉we use a lot of saline irrigation that falls on the floor😉
Thanks a lot for this! I'm an architecture student working on a high-rise earthquake prone structure, and I learned a lot from this video!
This was very interesting to watch 💜
Thanks for commenting, good to know you enjoyed it!
There are even more methods and some have been used for centuries!
The best example I can think of are Japanese castles with their drywall foundations and unusual wooden joints. Another example were some images of the Aartal where a flood erased brick and stone buildings, but left timber frame buildings standing (ground floor walls gone, but the frame kept supporting the upper floors). This type of construction also withstands earthquakes relatively well. I just wonder how it compares to very similar Japanese wood structures, which seem to put more of an emphasis on sliding.
Good Job, I am good in structural steel connections, cross braces etc. I totally understand you. Thanks
kit Mola from Brazil!! Very cool 😁
Nice video, relatively simple but with a lot of good info.
Thank you so much for your videos! Please never stop posting 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I learnt so much watching your videos
More to come, thanks for your comments!
Simple but perfect explanation. Great job Mat .
Will you also a make a video on alternative building techniques that are more environmental friendly.
Excellent presentation.....it was interesting how you started the presentation by saying buildings are not earthquake proof .... I remember that exact statement in my structures course on earthquake design..... I am a retired architect....
Is there any earthquake protection system for which building structures have already been built but don't have enough earthquake resistance capacity?
I've seen many buildings that have bracing as well as external columns and beams added after construction.
Those are super common especially in japan.
In fact most buildings like school, built before 1995 there have them I think.
Mat, best use of Mola models for education I’ve seen! Beautiful. I particularly liked the tuned mass damper!
Good work man!
Thanks for the feedback Daniel! Helps to know that it’s effective.
Should be implemented everywhere
Thank you Engr.for your very interesting vedio,God bless you 🙏
One extra for building that already exist without any earthquake resistant technology. They can add capsule pod on each floors, like a 3m² metal box, with emergency supplies. So when an earthquake occurs, instead of running down, they can go inside until it's safe
coolest video I've seen in a while.
Love your work! Congrats on the SE!
Well-explained from the structural engineer perspective
Thank you for this educational video sir
Thanks a lot for the info! Do you have any info on retrofitting for seismic activity?
can you make a video about the model that can withstand both earthquake and storm?
Thanks for sharing the information. It is very important topic, which is unfortunaltely not popular enough. Hope my country will take notes of those ideas.
1:45 What kind of material is used in the construction, is it cement? Is there a person who has the origin of his mother?
nice share... can you create model using combination of lateral and vertical pulse? thanks
Nice job yt algorithm, recomending this to me. Nice video about building solutions for earthquakes. Will sub for more.
thanks for the knowledge
very useful info, thanks!
Thank you for this enlightening video .
3:13 “also the architects worst nightmare” - oh… good!
Good job Buddy, thank you for sharing this video absolutely this is very interesting and informative
Interesting. Thanks.
I am civil engineer in kenya, can you make a video on flat slab suitability for seismic design? Buildings need a frame arrangement between columns via beams, slab diaphragms and beams form a closed tied up diaphragm that transfer seismic loads to either the bracings, shear walls or moment frames. What do you think about flat slab construction where there is no frame action. Is flat slab suitable for a high rise building in high seismic zone?
Absolutely not, as in flat slabs punching shear occur and to control this drop panels or drop panels with column capitals are used in low rise apartments, buildings. We can move towards band or waffle salbs but it depends upon totally usage.
Great educational video, thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing this very informative video. So interesting .
Wow the spring design is like an tensegrity structure.
Great information 😊.
Thanks for constrution structure knowledge .❤
Amazing video and amazing device!!! One thing…..earthquake are not only orizontal but also vertical so…how do they manage with that??
Thanks a lot
Can jet fuel melt steel beams?
😂 I know where you're going
Good information
Cool video
Thanks for the feedback!
Hi, is this mola model still available? How much?
you're very smart. very informative
great video, have you ever thought about making a series of videos addressing spreadsheet or frame sizing of some structural elements and their due detailing, without using software, just manual calculation considering local standards, I'm from Brazil and I really wanted to know the working model of you in the united states by a professional!
Good video
shouldve done a demonstration of all of it in place, also whats the best set up for 1 -2 story house
A real architect should embrace anti-quake techniques and find challenge and enjoyment in harmoniously integrating them into an aestethically pleasing structure.
Can you use Braces in the foundation instead?
I using in india
Thanks 4 the vid brudda
Suddenly watch first time your vedio...
Like subscribe just now..
Content method is very good...
Did you know that in California making new states laws for climate change like cities and/or counties allow make climate resilience districts use any funds(taxes, grants) for improving any eligible projects that have high risk of wildfire, Flooding, sea level rise, extreme heat or cold, etc ( ca laws bill SB- 852- Dodd). For California state department of transportation have to improve highway systems for wildlife animals( ca laws bill AB- 2344 - Friedman and Kalra). Housing zoning will keep changing because climate change by state mandated local program( ca laws bill AB-1445- Levine).
The load must be included on testings and planning.
So, for a 2-3 story residential, can they put a large water tank on the roof as the mass damper, in conjunction with base isolation systems underneath the structure?
great video. what do you think about carbon fibre clothing? how would it compare to these 5?
The ConXTech steel structure design is the best I’ve built
Tectonic or vertical ground movement...what is the structural design consideration? Thanks
Could these be done in a house or townhouse?
Wood shear walls (plywood nailed to wood wall studs) in the U.S. are often done with small houses/townhouses.
Thank you for your video. May I introduce your video on MOTIVE? a knowledge-sharing platform for civil engineers.
So in theory and especially cost aside, if you combine all these into one building along with the best materials and a "prepared" furniture and machinery inside could you make that building quake proof without great damage?
thank you! I want to start my own developer company for buildings in mexico in the future. People self build their homes over there....
So is this a good argument for a roof top pool in a building?
how to allow partition wall heads to expand and contract
with movement of the structure
*The term "earthquake-resistant" is a more accurate description of structures that are designed and built to withstand the forces of earthquakes. The use of the term "earthquake-proof" is misleading and inaccurate, as no structure can be completely impervious to the forces of earthquakes. By focusing on earthquake resistance, designers and builders can create structures that are better equipped to withstand earthquakes and protect human lives and property*
*The difference between "earthquake-proof" and "earthquake-resistant" could be comparing it to a person wearing a helmet. A helmet can provide protection against head injuries in the event of an accident or impact. However, it is not "accident-proof" as it cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury in all circumstances. Similarly, a structure that is designed to be earthquake-resistant can withstand the forces of earthquakes and minimize damage and collapse, but it cannot be completely "earthquake-proof" as it cannot eliminate the risk of damage or collapse in all possible earthquakes. Just as a helmet is a vital safety device that reduces the risk of head injury, an earthquake-resistant structure is a vital protective measure that reduces the risk of damage and collapse during an earthquake*
So if you build a building on top of roller bearings, does that mean there arent any structual pylons used for foundations?
#1 Northridge earthquake made a very top heavy TV on a little table slide on wood floor instead tip over!
can u do something where it sits on water?
Sir pls. Explain what happened to Hyatt hotel in baguio in 1992 EQ
I lived in wet swampy land, where every years flooded because of high tide. We called it tanah gambut, Can it be possible for this swampy area land. Be it possible to prevent liquifaction case? Area indonesia. Every island in here different.
I have a Question about Base Isolation: what keeps the building frame from hitting the Foundation wall in a Severe Quake-unless there are dampers??
The Water tank on top is Interesting. But, what you had a tall, narrow "Dummy Tower" in the middle of All high-rise and mid-rise buildings. It would be a continuation of the central vertical columns. And, Then, on top of those columns, you had narrow poles made of Carbon Fibre or some other space-age material.
I''m thinking of a Vertical Bullwhip here. A whip cracks at >Mach One because of transfer of momentum from the handle to the fall, and finally-the cracker. Similarly-the tower and poles could theoretically transfer momentum from the ground-shaking to the less massive tower and poles, similar to a Cue Ball striking an Object Ball.
Is S shaped building earthquake resistant?
The comparison experiment comparing no damper to a water container seems to show that a weight on top helps, I see no reason to expect that sloshing water does the damping - because it barely sloshes in the demonstration.
I assume that is a problem with the demonstration, like not comparing the water with a fixed weight.
I think that the effect damping using sloshing actually exists, it is just not demonstrated in the demonstration.
Is there a public library of sort where i can check the structural frames used on one of the building where i go to work? This is in philippines by the way, my office is in 24th and 12th floor and we currently near the west fault valley which scientist says one of the most dangerous fault in my area. Just for my piece of mind cuz were still getting earthquake like every other month.
أنا بصدد عمل خارطة لبناء فلة 3 طوابق كيف يمكنك أن تساعدني
Who else is watching this after Turkey-Syria earthquakes?
The recent carnage is reflective of not incorporating FIS.
With exception of Japan, many countries have not embraced this new technology hence resulting in catastrophic human life loss and decimated buildings.
Thanks for sharing informative as well as intriguing content
That's it? I thought there's much more. Elastic joints, elastic concrete, steel wires,... This vid makes me more anxious about earthquakes not less
Could this builds hold a maximum earthquakes?
Good very good job and video 👍 Muhammad Latif master Lahore Pakistan
In Nepal I saw a building near naxal, that uses such technique....
👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥
I want to start a Structiral Consultancy in Dubai. I am now working for a company in UAE. How to start a company. Please guide
What if the movement of earthquake have some vertical apart from horizontal what support is needed?
hi, want to ask about light gauge steel framing for 6 story withuot column and beam. it can be done??
I was surprised I knew nothing about these techniques except base isolation.
What if we have all combined?
Yes,your building has all the safeguard designs of not collapsing in case of earthquakes..but what guarantee can you give that it will not collapse if there is LIQUIFICATION OF SOIL in a strong earth quake ? Like magnitude 7.5 as it struck turqiye..u can see whole buildings submerged but not completely destroyed..
If you've got a soil type that liquefies, you either put very big poles down to solid rock, or you don't build there.
Too many disasters come back to people building cities in places that just aren't good places to build.
Good thing your an architect and not a video maker because if you make videos how youale your buildings pfft it's falling over