介绍： Many new structures are built with a new type of steel joint, an I-joint, which appears to be the most durable type of joint.

许多新式结构都采用了一种新型的钢接合方法，即I形接合，它看来是最耐用的一种接合。

These joints of steel can move without breaking.

这种钢接合在移动时不会断裂。

Also, to prevent prope...

介绍： Many new structures are built with a new type of steel joint, an I-joint, which appears to be the most durable type of joint.

许多新式结构都采用了一种新型的钢接合方法，即I形接合，它看来是最耐用的一种接合。

These joints of steel can move without breaking.

这种钢接合在移动时不会断裂。

Also, to prevent property damage, architects now design buildings so that the building's columns and horizontal beams are of equal strength, and vertical support columns are inserted deep into solid soil.

同样，为了预防财产损失，建筑师如今设计楼房时会使房屋的支柱和横梁力度相等，而垂直支柱则深深插入坚实的地基中。

In addition, many new houses have relatively light roofs and strong walls.

此外，许多新型房屋都采用了较轻的屋顶和坚实的墙壁。

Concrete pillars for highway bridges that previously only had steel rods inside are now enclosed in steel.

高架桥的水泥柱先前只是在内部有钢筋，如今外面也包上了钢板。

Besides working to improve building structures, people in areas where earthquakes are common need to prepare for the possibility of a great earthquake.

除了设法改善建筑结构外，地震频发区的人们也需要为可能发生的大地震做好防备工作。