Practice State-specific Disaster Management Approaches (7.1) - Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability
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State-Specific Disaster Management Approaches

Practice - State-Specific Disaster Management Approaches

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the preferred building design for disaster resilience?

💡 Hint: Think about how balance affects structures.

Question 2 Easy

What construction ratio is recommended for cement and sand?

💡 Hint: Consider the strength needed in construction.

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Question 1

Which type of building design is more vulnerable to disasters?

Symmetrical
Asymmetric
Rectangular

💡 Hint: Think about which design spreads stress better.

Question 2

True or False: A 1:6 ratio for mortar means one part cement to six parts sand.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the strength ratios used in construction.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small community where houses are oriented to withstand coastal winds. Explain your choice of materials and layouts.

💡 Hint: Think about how the layout impacts wind flow.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of cultural beliefs on housing design in disaster-prone regions and propose retrofitting methods.

💡 Hint: Consider how to blend safety with traditional styles.

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