Practice - Understanding Disaster Causes and Impact
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Practice Questions
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What is the typical mortar mix ratio recommended for strength?
💡 Hint: Think about how many parts of sand should accompany one part of cement.
What design element can make buildings more vulnerable to winds?
💡 Hint: Consider how wind interacts with building shapes.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
Which building design is more stable?
💡 Hint: Think about how symmetry affects balance.
True or False: Row houses increase the risk of flood damage by creating wind tunnels.
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of air around buildings.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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