Yes, the usual advice is optimized for buildings that stay upright. But this [1] happens, too, surprisingly often with reinforced concrete buildings. A table tu

Yes, the usual advice is optimized for buildings that stay upright. But this [1] happens, too, surprisingly often with reinforced concrete buildings. A table turned sideways isn't going to stop the fridge that's hurtling toward you. Ships roll all the time in heavy seas but don't have the problem of loose fridges, because everything is anchored much more strongly than on land. Perhaps that's the kind of standard we should aim for, at least for concrete buildings in earthquake zones with a certain width to height ratio. [1] First photo in https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/02/japan/noto-peninsula-quake-damage/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/02/japan/noto-peni...