Practice Quality Control in Construction Materials - 2 | 21. Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

What is the minimum cement to sand ratio when mixing mortar?

💡 Hint: Think of the common mortar mixing guidelines.

Question 2

Easy

Why are symmetrical buildings preferred?

💡 Hint: Consider how different shapes respond to forces.

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Question 1

What is the minimum cement-to-sand ratio recommended?

  • 1:5
  • 1:6
  • 1:7

💡 Hint: Recall the basic guideline for mixing mortar.

Question 2

True or False: Asymmetrical buildings are generally more stable than symmetrical buildings.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how design symmetry impacts stability.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a building in a flood-prone area. Discuss how the local culture influences your building choices, including materials and layouts.

💡 Hint: Think about the regional architecture and its relationship to environmental factors.

Question 2

An asymmetrical building has been subjected to high winds leading to structural failure. What preventative measures could have been integrated at the design stage?

💡 Hint: Reflect on design features that counteract external pressures.

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