June 28th, 2010
Which is Stronger? Comparing Reinforced Concrete Buildings Vs Steel Buildings in Tornadoes
Often, a hurricane, earthquake, or tornado takes the world by surprise and it is definitely not a pleasant one. Although the weatherman may have been able to give a little bit of notice, enough to go out and stock up on milk and bread, it is certainly not enough time to start ensuring your building is safely built. If you know that you will be living in a place that tends to get tornadoes, it is crucial to plan before you move what type of place you want to move into so that you will be sure that your family is as safe as possible. But when you compare reinforced concrete buildings vs steel buildings in surviving tornadoes, which one comes out ahead?