Everything else being the same, a building constructed of heavyweight materials is subjected to a greater earthquake load than a building constructed of lightweight materials.

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This is true because heavyweight materials have a higher mass and therefore greater inertia, making them more susceptible to the force and movement of an earthquake. Lightweight materials have less mass and are therefore less affected by the earthquake load.

Everything Else Being the Same, a Building Constructed of Heavyweight