Practice Flood Impact on Housing and Infrastructure - 4 | 21. Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

What is the minimum recommended ratio of cement to sand for building construction?

💡 Hint: Think about how the strength of the mixture is determined.

Question 2

Easy

What design aspect makes buildings less vulnerable to floods?

💡 Hint: Consider the balance of forces in a structure.

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Question 1

What is the importance of building shape in flood resilience?

  • Affects wind pressure
  • Determines materials used
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Consider how geometrical formations affect forces during floods.

Question 2

True or False: Retrofitting involves creating new houses to replace damaged ones.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of retrofitting in recovery.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the effects of poor material selection on flood resilience. Discuss specific examples from recent flood events.

💡 Hint: Think about how material performance is tested during disasters.

Question 2

Design a hypothetical flood-resistant home. Describe key features based on principles learned in this section.

💡 Hint: Consider combining design and material strategies.

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