Practice Understanding Disaster Causes and Impact - 3.2 | 21. Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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Question 1

Easy

What is the typical mortar mix ratio recommended for strength?

💡 Hint: Think about how many parts of sand should accompany one part of cement.

Question 2

Easy

What design element can make buildings more vulnerable to winds?

💡 Hint: Consider how wind interacts with building shapes.

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Question 1

Which building design is more stable?

  • Asymmetrical design
  • Symmetrical design
  • Random design

💡 Hint: Think about how symmetry affects balance.

Question 2

True or False: Row houses increase the risk of flood damage by creating wind tunnels.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the flow of air around buildings.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a community housing project in a flood-prone area. Detail your building choices and layout, emphasizing how they reduce disaster risk.

💡 Hint: Think about local flooding patterns and how to build to avoid them.

Question 2

After analyzing a building's vulnerability, propose a retrofit plan that incorporates traditional materials and modern engineering techniques.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the materials that are typically readily available in your region.

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