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Yes that's the code. They have to use a reinforced concrete structure that is earthquake resistant. It houses the elevators, the stair cases, and utilities. It'
by Amygaz 9y ago
Yes that's the code. They have to use a reinforced concrete structure that is earthquake resistant. It houses the elevators, the stair cases, and utilities. It's pretty standard everywhere for tall building.
- sandworm101 9y agoElevators are also long moving mechanical systems that need extreem reliability to be useful. There is still a place for the stability and rigidity of metal in such systems.