Assalam Alaikum

Mr. Memon, from Architectural point of view, there are methods available that a building or a infrastructure can be made earthquake resistant.

To make it simple, when the earthquake comes, it causes the foundation of the structure to move, as a result its walls and roof and other parts are effected. But in a structure that is builts to withstand earthquake, they have a flexiblilty to roll or move at the foundation level, therefore that above ground structure has flexiblity to move as well. When the earth shakes, they move with it, to come to its original position after the movement. Therefore, the damage in the aftermath is minimal.

But, as in the housing in the Azad Kashmir, I believe the construction is solely done with concrete, which is very rigid, and act as house of cards in any earthquake scenario. Poor construction qualitiy is also a result.



Same High tech method of constructions applies to damn constructions. Hope u find it useful. Japan is a perfect example of earthquake resistant construction, be it small scale or large scale projects.

Thanks.