4.12 - Case Studies: Lessons from Real Earthquakes
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Practice Questions
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What caused many buildings to collapse in the Bhuj Earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about the design standards used.
What is base isolation?
💡 Hint: It involves a component that allows movement during earthquakes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was a major reason for structural failures during the Bhuj Earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider what design missing caused the failures.
True or False: Flexible structures performed poorly during the Nepal Earthquake.
💡 Hint: Think about how structures would respond to shaking.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a design strategy for a new building in a seismic zone, incorporating lessons learned from the Bhuj and Kobe earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider how each component addresses specific vulnerabilities.
Research and report on another earthquake event, comparing its structural failures to those discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: Look for how technology or design standards evolved after the events.
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