40.19 - Retrofitting and Strengthening Guidelines
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Practice Questions
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What is Rapid Visual Screening (RVS)?
💡 Hint: Think about quick assessments.
Name one retrofitting technique discussed.
💡 Hint: A method that involves adding concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of retrofitting structures?
💡 Hint: Consider the safety aspect.
Base isolation allows buildings to:
💡 Hint: Think about movement during an earthquake.
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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.
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.
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