Chapter 9, Problem 27QAP

To determine

What kinds of materials would you choose, all other things being equal when choosing building construction materials?

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{A)materials with a relatively large bulk modulus}\\ \text{B)materials with a relatively small bulk modulus }\\ \text{C)either materials with a large or a small bulk modulus}\\ \text{D)it doesn't matter as long as the building is not too tall}\\ \text{E)materials with a relatively small shear modulus}\end{array}$