On Fri, Apr 15, 2016 at 3:18 PM, Jed Rothwell <[email protected]> wrote:
> Che <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> That's only because of modern building codes and superior modern >> materials. >> > > Yes, that is what I have heard. In recent years they have been > retrofitting many buildings in Japan with improved earthquake resistance, > installing gigantic steel "X" structures. Especially in schools. > > The photos at the Yomiuri show many collapsed older buildings. I am > surprised only a handful of people were killed in them. > > - Jed > Ya, they also have active, computer-controlled counter-weight systems to retrofit on probably any sway-prone highrises, etc.
