40.19.1. Evaluation of Existing Structures

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Rapid Visual Screening?

   Hint

   Think about the speed of the assessment.

2. 2.

   Name one retrofitting technique.

   Hint

   It's like wrapping something to make it stronger.

3. 3.

   What does RVS stand for?

   • Rapid Visual Screening
   • Rapid Vulnerability Screening
   • Rapid Visual Stability

   Hint

   Focus on the initial assessment.

4. 4.

   True or False: Retrofitting techniques are only necessary for new constructions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how buildings are maintained.

5. 5.

   A university building was assessed using RVS and marked 'requiring detailed assessment'. Describe the steps to be taken in a detailed vulnerability assessment for this structure, including which elements to evaluate and why.

   Hint

   Think about how to check every critical part of the building.

6. 6.

   Consider a retrofitting scenario where a building previously used jacketing for columns. Propose another retrofitting method that could be additional to this and explain its advantages.

   Hint

   Consider how certain structures can resist side-to-side movements.