“Damage to structures can depend on the material the structure is made of, the type of seismic wave (motion) that strikes the structure, and the terrain the structure is built on. Wooden structures respond to earthquakes differently than brick…because wood can bend” (South Carolina Earthquake Education Preparedness Program 1). The elastic property of wood allows it to bend under large amounts of pressure. Although wood is very flammable, it is the most used material in construction in the United States. Instead of cracking just like a brick, the wood will bend slightly, which helps it compensate for the amount of pressure and tension placed on it. Furthermore, it is cheaper and lighter