Mankind has always strived to build structures bigger and better than their predecessors. The only issue is how to counteract the effects of high winds, hurricanes, and other lateral forces in the construction of these tall structures. Lateral earth movement still seems to be a struggle since base isolation techniques can only be applied on certain structures that can only go so high.  It seems that a hybrid approach combining some older methods with newer technologies to make the ultimate superstructure that is capable of withstanding a variety of elements from high winds to earthquakes.    In your Library Assignment, please explore these new techniques and methods in the design and construction of the superstructures.  Review, research and present the new technologies to maintain the structural integrity of high-rise    buildings.  Enhance your paper with your examples, pictures, diagrams and other forms of visual illustrations as applicable.  Your Library Research Assignment paper must be prepared and presented as a WORD Document and written in APA format and should have a title page in the beginning and a reference page at the end.  Please support your study with at least three credible sources.  Make sure your sources are cited in the body of your text and listed in the references page. Paper – The must be 2-3 pages, in WORD, typed and double-spaced, cover page, with sources, cited both in-text if applicable and include a reference page also if applicable. See the grading rubric for more detailed grading criteria. Mankind has always strived to build structures bigger and better than their predecessors. The only issue is how to counteract the effects of high winds, hurricanes, and other lateral forces in the construction of these tall structures. Lateral earth movement still seems to be a struggle since base isolation techniques can only be applied on certain structures that can only go so high.  It seems that a hybrid approach combining some older methods with newer technologies to make the ultimate superstructure that is capable of withstanding a variety of elements from high winds to earthquakes.    In your Library Assignment, please explore these new techniques and methods in the design and construction of the superstructures.  Review, research and present the new technologies to maintain the structural integrity of high-rise    buildings.  Enhance your paper with your examples, pictures, diagrams and other forms of visual illustrations as applicable.  Your Library Research Assignment paper must be prepared and presented as a WORD Document and written in APA format and should have a title page in the beginning and a reference page at the end.  Please support your study with at least three credible sources.  Make sure your sources are cited in the body of your text and listed in the references page. Paper – The must be 2-3 pages, in WORD, typed and double-spaced, cover page, with sources, cited both in-text if applicable and include a reference page also if applicable. See the grading rubric for more detailed grading criteria.