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To: tejek who wrote (471273)	4/13/2009 4:22:23 PM
From: Alighieri	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574093

But that shouldn't excuse them from insuring that new structures are seismically reinforced. Any number of the relatively new structures in L'Aquila, including the hospital, suffered serious damage and some even 'pancaked'.....the fourth floor dropping to the first floor. That's why so many university students died.....their 4 story dorm pancaked. I hope these losses will force a change in the construction codes. I agree with this. The basic construction method in italy is sand stone block or hollow terracotta block. Very rigid and not very forgiving in an earthquake. Al