What Is Ineffective in Reducing the Possibility of Earthquake's Damage

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is ineffective in reducing the possibility of earthquake's damage to a building?

• A) using base isolation pads between the building and its foundation
• B) using diagonal bracing in the walls
• C) adding sheets of plywood to the walls
• D) anchoring the building to its foundation
• E) loading the ground floor with heavy weights to prevent it from moving so much