Usually,the biggest concern in designing buildings to withstand large earthquakes is the ____________ components of movement.
A)upward push from the vertical
B)downward pull from the vertical
C)sideways push from the horizontal

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The sideways push from the horizontal is known as the lateral force or shear force and it is usually the primary concern in designing buildings to withstand earthquakes. This force can cause the building to sway or vibrate horizontally, leading to structural damage, collapse, or failure. Therefore, buildings must be designed to resist the lateral forces by using materials and techniques that can absorb, dissipate, or resist the energy released during an earthquake. Upward push from the vertical and downward pull from the vertical are not the primary concerns in earthquake-resistant design.

Usually,the Biggest Concern in Designing Buildings to Withstand Large Earthquakes