34.16.3. Prioritization

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is prioritization in the context of earthquake design?

   Hint

   Think about which buildings are most crucial during emergencies.

2. 2.

   Name two types of critical infrastructure.

   Hint

   Consider places needed during an emergency.

3. 3.

   Why is prioritization important in earthquake design?

   • To save costs
   • To protect critical infrastructure
   • To increase building heights

   Hint

   Consider which buildings are necessary during emergencies.

4. 4.

   True or False: All buildings require equal attention during retrofitting.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the functionality of each building.

5. 5.

   You are in charge of retrofitting a city prone to earthquakes. You have a limited budget. Propose a strategy for choosing which buildings to retrofit first based on prioritization. List at least three factors.

   Hint

   Think about risk assessment and community needs.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the long-term economic impact a city could face if it fails to prioritize retrofitting critical infrastructures like schools and hospitals.

   Hint

   Consider both immediate costs and long-term implications.