Library >> Animations 
 

A picture is worth a thousand words, but an animation is worth a million words.  Visual effects can convince intuitive minds of the major issues related to shaking of the Earth or the built environment.  Here are some animations contributed by John A. Martin & Associates, USA.

Click on any of the thumbnails of the images to view the animation. 
 

Understanding Seismic Faults in the Earth
 
Strike Slip Faulting Normal Faulting Reverse or Thrust Faulting 



Understanding Seismic Behavior and Design of Buildings
 

Open Ground Storey Buildings L-shaped Buildings Buildings on Hillsides
Ductility Torsional Response is Undesirable