Building for use in earthquake zones comprises a supporting foundation unit having a section that curves convexly downward so that horizontal forces generated by earthquakes induce pivoting of the foundation unit about its center of gravity

摘要

Building (1) comprises at least one supporting foundation unit (2) arranged in the ground (5) surrounding the building. The foundation unit has a section (3) that curves convexly downward. The materials and the dimensions of the foundation unit and the ground are selected so that horizontal forces generated by earthquakes induce pivoting of the foundation unit about its center of gravity. Preferred Features: The convex section is partly spherical, especially partly hemispherical, or part of an ellipsoid, especially a half ellipsoid.