The three most important properties in any building material required to withstand the seismic forces of an earthquake are strength, ductility and stiffness. All these properties are available in one package that is Insulated Concrete Form comprising concrete reinforced with steel. Studies have shown that the key to resistance from earthquake damage to low-rise buildings lies in well-anchored shear walls. Shear walls, well anchored to the foundation, encompassing the building and rising to its full height offer the greatest resistance.
Energy Miser Building Products has an answer with ICF construction which additionally offers benefits of being green and energy-efficient. For a more exhaustive review please click on http://www.energymiserbuildingproducts.com/benefits.html and http://www.concreteconstruction.org/ .
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