3 - Kerala Flood Resilience in Design
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Practice Questions
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What is more stable, symmetrical or asymmetrical buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about how forces are distributed.
What should be avoided in building design to increase flood resistance?
💡 Hint: Consider structural integrity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of building design is more stable during floods?
💡 Hint: Focus on stability and symmetry.
True or False: Zigzag designs can help alleviate wind tunnel effects.
💡 Hint: Think about how zigzag paths change direction.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the effectiveness of a proposed building plan in a flood-prone area that doesn’t incorporate symmetrical designs or proper drainage.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to pressure in various sections of a building.
Propose a retrofit solution for an existing structure showing signs of weakness after flooding.
💡 Hint: Think about temporary supports in construction.
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