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Second, if the ground is weak, wind can cause the building to move and sink. Think of a sailboat on a windy day. The strength of the wind pushes the boat across the water – which of course is the desired effect if you’re out sailing. But you wouldn’t want your building or bridge to move sideways in the soil as the wind hits
Built: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Structures
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