41.20 - Retrofitting and Strengthening as per Codes
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What is retrofitting?
💡 Hint: Think of how you can make an old building stronger.
Name one method of retrofitting.
💡 Hint: Think of techniques that make buildings safer.
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What is retrofitting primarily aimed at?
💡 Hint: Think about safety during natural disasters.
True or False: Base isolation increases the forces acting on a building during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: How does base isolation affect the building in an earthquake?
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A city has many older buildings that do not meet current seismic codes. Propose a plan for assessing and retrofitting these structures effectively.
💡 Hint: Consider prioritizing structures based on their importance and vulnerability.
You are tasked with retrofitting a hospital building in a severe seismic zone. Discuss which retrofitting method would be most effective and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Think about the essential functions of a hospital after an earthquake.
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