Practice Evaluation of Existing Structures - 40.19.1 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.19.1 - Evaluation of Existing Structures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Rapid Visual Screening?

💡 Hint: Think about the speed of the assessment.

Question 2

Easy

Name one retrofitting technique.

💡 Hint: It's like wrapping something to make it stronger.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does RVS stand for?

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

💡 Hint: Focus on the initial assessment.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings are maintained.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

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