In Designing Buildings to Be Erected in an Area Prone

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Essay

In designing buildings to be erected in an area prone to earthquakes, what relationship should the designer try to achieve between the natural frequencies of the building and the typical earthquake frequencies?

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The additional financial burden incurred from producing another unit of a product or service.

External Cost

A cost incurred by a third party who did not agree to the action causing the cost.

Marginal Costs

The additional cost of producing one more unit of a product or service.

External Cost

Costs that are not borne by the individuals or entities responsible for producing or consuming a good or service, often affecting third parties.