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7-Story Wooden Condo Survives 7.5 Magnitude Quake

Posted by timothy on from the this-is-awesome dept.

Mike writes "Earthquake news abounds as of late — recently a team of researchers from five universities unveiled an seven-story earthquake-proof wooden building that is capable of withstanding severe earthquakes. Featuring a structurally efficient nail distribution and a 63 anchor tie down system, the wooden condominium survived a test using an E-Defense shake table, which simulated a 7.5 magnitude quake (check out the video!)"

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  1. that's why by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    and that's why I bought a Saturn.

  2. Re:But! by Flea+of+Pain · · Score: 1, Redundant

    More importantly...will it blend?

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