That's the crumple zones at work.
David L
On Sep 2, 2010, at 13:47, David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net> wrote:
> On 9/2/2010 10:19 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:
>> Speaking of Chinese apartment buildings, did you see this one?
>>
>>
>http://gizmodo.com/5304233/entire-new-13+story-building-tips-over-in-shanghai/gallery/
>>
>> So, what do ya think, Frank? Do they still build good stuff over there?
> You know, foundation failure aside, the fact that the building is mostly
>intact speaks well of its construction. Almost any US apartment building would
>be a pile of rubble.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
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