Practice Fault Hazard Assessment and Risk Mitigation - 21.9 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is fault avoidance zoning?

💡 Hint: Think about how we keep buildings away from danger.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of microzonation studies?

💡 Hint: Local assessments help in earthquake planning.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of fault avoidance zoning?

  • To increase urban density
  • To minimize earthquake risks
  • To improve land values

💡 Hint: Focus on the safety aspect of urban planning.

Question 2

True or False: Lifeline safety planning ensures that infrastructure is operational during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what is necessary for a community to function during emergencies.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a fault line close to a proposed urban area, outline a risk mitigation strategy incorporating zoning, building codes, and lifeline safety.

💡 Hint: Consider all aspects of urban infrastructure.

Question 2

Evaluate the challenges faced when enforcing fault avoidance zoning in densely populated regions.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between safety and development needs.

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