Using specific features in buildings will allow them to be designed to withstand earthquakes. To further ones knowledge you could complete the building design using toothpicks and small marshmallows. Then test your building design using a shake table that you have created. Make adjustments and re-test.
Use the following site to create a shake table.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/constructing-earthquake-proof-buildings.cfm
Use the following site to create a shake table.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/constructing-earthquake-proof-buildings.cfm