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What is the preferable character of a structure against seismic solicitations, rigid or flexible? why ?

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Question added by Mohamed Omar CHAIB , Civil Engineer , SAMSUNG C&T
Date Posted: 2015/06/01
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Abu Haiyan
by Abu Haiyan , Structural Engineer , Rahal AL Emarate Engineering Consultants

Flexible because rigid structure attract more forces and create huge moment. 

Wael Aboulfetouh
by Wael Aboulfetouh , Projects Director , Larsen and Toubro Limited

Flexible so the Structure can absorb the forces and moments generated by the Seismic affect.

Igor Averbukh
by Igor Averbukh , Construction Manager , National Marine Dredging Company

Agree with  Wael Aboulfetouh.

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