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Built to last: can your building withstand ground shaking?


Highfield Campus



Building: 85

Room: 2213

Age suitable for: All ages




How easy is it to build a structure which sustains an earthquake? How tall can yours be? While we are not used to earthquake threats in the UK, buildings in cities need to cope with a surprising amount of ground shaking. Take the challenge - build your own and let it shake! How long will it last?