Yet another thing I don't understand

Sunday, 11. May 2008, 09:21:20

Many places in USA are affected by tornados. My question is: in places where there are possible earthquakes you build resistant buildings. In places where there are possible tornados you build resistant buildings? Nope, they are doll houses made with few fragile wood and panels. What am I missing?

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Comments

Some people are simply stupid you know!

By MizzMartinez, # 11. May 2008, 09:26:55

I don't think so. Buildings are made following the local regulations. In Italy we have got the problem of all the old or even ancient buildings that can't be rebuilt with modern standards but in many areas the new buildings must be resistant to earthquakes. Stupid people are those who build houses right under the volcanos or in the rivers bed and belive me they do exist and they are many. My question is why USA authorities do not enforce tornadoes resistant buildings in those areas. The ages of the pioneers in the wild wild west, bulding temporary structures, is gone since some time. You build with steel and concrete, the tornado can break windows and take away the roof cover, that's all, people are relatively safe inside.

By LorenzoCelsi, # 11. May 2008, 09:42:58

jajajajaja!! jajaj some people are simply stupid you know? jaja
is true!

By pinky1, # 13. May 2008, 17:44:43

I don't know if it is viable to build a house resistant to tornadoes... they make shelters, though... but not really at the prices for everyone. I guess it is cheaper to rebuild a weak house, than to build a strong enough one.

By FoxM, # 25. May 2008, 20:31:09

Besides... you know everybody there think they can become Helen Hunt for a day...

By FoxM, # 25. May 2008, 20:32:14

Tornadoes on US soil are fairly racist they seem to only attack white trash areas; Trailor parks!!!

By ripp2002, # 25. May 2008, 20:33:50

The ones that shot you if you are not from Alabama?

Damn they make good music... but their soul is rotten to the bones...

Thanks god for the tornadoes...

By FoxM, # 25. May 2008, 20:35:49

yep you know the ones

theys makes us white folkes prouds to bees Americans

By ripp2002, # 25. May 2008, 20:41:07

I don't know but here simply you aren't allowed to build a new house that doesn't respect some mandatory safety standards that are different depending on the local risk level. It doesn't matter if they are more expensive. The same goes for the electrical power, the gas or fuel heater, etc. For example I have to call a service every year to get my gas heater inspected and certified. Maybe it would be cheaper if an house go ka-boom from time to time instead inspecting all the heaters. But people get hurt in the process.

By LorenzoCelsi, # 25. May 2008, 20:56:24

People in weird places does weird stuff... I do not really know, sorry.... maybe they really are stupid...

By FoxM, # 25. May 2008, 21:08:00

There are different levels of "trailor" that people can live in IF they choose. It is much cheaper then a home "without" wheels

By ripp2002, # 25. May 2008, 21:17:36

I understand that but from TV it seems there are whole towns build with Lego, some wood and spit... Besides I bet people are killed by flying debris, not collapsing buildings.

By LorenzoCelsi, # 25. May 2008, 21:19:40

From what I understand it is very difficult to build a house that will survive a tornado. Just the flying debris will destroy most walls etc...

By ripp2002, # 26. May 2008, 02:18:17

I don't think so. Reinforced concrete structure and cemented bricks are extremely resistant. The tornado for sure would damage the roof and break windows but it could not level the building, even throwing cars and trucks at it.

By LorenzoCelsi, # 26. May 2008, 07:47:55

This is more like a propaganda, but might worth take a look...

http://www.adobemachine.com/tornadoproof.htm

By FoxM, # 26. May 2008, 11:50:46

See here:
"Pass Christian, Ms., September 27, 2005 -- Mississippi resident Scott Sunberg is building a steel reinforced concrete house using many FEMA building standards that would minimize potential destruction from a hurricane. Hurricane Katrina came through this area and his was the only house still standing in the neighorhood."

http://www.illinoisphoto.com/main/v/hurricane/katrina+disaster/steel+reinforced+concrete+house+Pass+Christian+Mississippi.jpg.html

Again, I can't belive such a basic and obvious thing is not acquired. That house looks ugly but with some little effort you can make something better.

There is also the famous tale about the three pigs (I guess it was written by brothers Grimm), where the wolf comes and...

By LorenzoCelsi, # 26. May 2008, 12:25:22

So there is a regulation about this matter!, only people is too lazy to take it in count....

By FoxM, # 26. May 2008, 12:34:02

I don't think there is an enforced regulation, maybe there are some raccomandations. That is my point. I can't understand the public officers not enforcing safety standards. If you are hit by tornados or hurricanes on regular basis it is just incredibly irresponsible.

By LorenzoCelsi, # 26. May 2008, 12:42:11

That's my point... they care more about trying to control petroleum than to take care of their own people.

...

northamericans...

By FoxM, # 26. May 2008, 12:51:13

That house was built after the storm; gees, it wasnt even painted

By ripp2002, # 26. May 2008, 17:47:56