Lessons from earthquakes: Building strength testing

Earthquake experts say earthquakes are a test of building strength, and most tall buildings in Bangkok pass this test. Only one collapsed and is awaiting inspection. They propose amending the law, especially increasing the need to scrutinize designers, because the law currently has loopholes for prosecution.

It has been almost 3 months since the earthquake in central Myanmar that occurred on March 28, 2015. The tremors damaged many buildings in Thailand. Asst. Prof. Pen-Nung Wanitchai, Department of Structural Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Director of the National Earthquake Research Center, said that Bangkok and its vicinity are 3 times more likely than usual to experience distant earthquakes, and many tall buildings swayed violently, causing damage. สล็อต

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