Science Earthquake Question?

Question

Okay so I am in 8th grade and so stressed with projects and finals so if you could please help me out, I would be so relieved!

For my science project, I need to build a house that is earthquake resistable. So it can have really cool features that will avoid an earthquake if it hits. I need 10 ideas! They do not have to be practical. Please help me out, I cant think of any!

Thanks!

Answer 1

some may not be practicable:

(1) use hydraulic shockers at foundation.

(2) use shockers  at corners of wall.

(3) use shockers at junction of roof with walls.

(4) use flexible pipes for water connections.

(5) use flexible pipes for gas connections

(6) use flexible wiring for electricity.

(7) store heavy boxes at floor level.

(8) do not use high and bulky furniture  like almirah, cabinet etc.

(9) use toughen glass as window panes etc.

(10) construct your house away from cliff face and avalanche route.

thnks

Answer 2

1) mass damper in top and bottom

2) built on flexible surface on top of sturdy base

3) flexible pipes for water and gas

4) Shock absorbers

5) cross braces in floors and walls

hope this helps

Answer 3

Take ply woods or card board and make the house.Provide cross beams to with stand lateral stress. Keep it on 4 nos springs. The springs used under bicycle seat can be fixed. When you apply shake to the bottom the house will simply shake even if your shaking is violent.