22.15. Impact of Plate Tectonics on Infrastructure Planning

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1. 1.

   What are the three main site selection criteria for infrastructure planning?

   Hint

   Think about the types of risks engineers consider.

2. 2.

   What do zonation maps help engineers determine?

   Hint

   Consider what ground conditions the maps assess.

3. 3.

   What is one reason engineers avoid building on fault zones?

   • To maximize land use
   • To minimize earthquake risks
   • To decrease construction costs

   Hint

   Think about the risks involved in seismic zones.

4. 4.

   True or False: Seismic microzonation is used to analyze soil conditions for safety in seismic zones.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what aspects of planning microzonation covers.

5. 5.

   Propose a plan for a new school building in a seismic zone. What criteria would you consider, and how would you incorporate zonation maps and microzonation assessments?

   Hint

   Think about the key site selection criteria and how they impact school safety.

6. 6.

   After an earthquake, a city's infrastructure suffers damage. Analyze how proper infrastructural planning using the discussed concepts could have mitigated damage.

   Hint

   Reflect on the critical assessments and preparations engineers must undertake.