Practice Retrofitting and Strengthening Guidelines - 40.19 | 40. Codal Provisions | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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40.19 - Retrofitting and Strengthening Guidelines

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Rapid Visual Screening (RVS)?

💡 Hint: Think about quick assessments.

Question 2

Easy

Name one retrofitting technique discussed.

💡 Hint: A method that involves adding concrete.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of retrofitting structures?

  • To enhance aesthetic appeal
  • To improve earthquake resistance
  • To reduce costs

💡 Hint: Consider the safety aspect.

Question 2

Base isolation allows buildings to:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about movement during an earthquake.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A building in a seismic zone is found to have significant flaws during an RVS. Design a retrofit strategy considering cost-effectiveness and safety.

💡 Hint: Focus on strengthening without overwhelming costs.

Question 2

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using base isolation for an existing building versus a new construction.

💡 Hint: Think about structural integrity and implementation challenges.

Challenge and get performance evaluation