1.4 - Guidelines Developed by Tamil Nadu Government
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Practice Questions
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What does DRR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the measures taken to reduce risks from disasters.
Name one key aspect to consider in site selection.
💡 Hint: Consider natural risks that can affect construction sites.
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What is the main focus of the Tamil Nadu guidelines?
💡 Hint: Think about the primary goal of these guidelines.
True or False: Symmetrical buildings are more prone to failure during earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Recall the benefits of symmetry in design.
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Design a community housing plan for a region prone to earthquakes that takes into account the principles outlined by the Tamil Nadu guidelines.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the three main areas - Safety, Compliance, Site selection.
Evaluate a real-life building that was constructed without regard to disaster preparedness guidelines, discussing the implications the community faced after a disaster.
💡 Hint: Think critically about the lessons learned from such examples.
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