Practice Important Points in Mitigating Effects of Earthquake on Structures - 44 | 44. Important Points in Mitigating Effects of Earthquake on Structures | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is liquefaction?

💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves during strong shaking.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of redundancy in a structure.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a beam or column fails.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of seismic isolation?

  • To strengthen the building
  • To separate the structure from ground motion
  • To reduce building height

💡 Hint: Remember the concept of flexibility in design.

Question 2

Redundancy in structural design refers to:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a system with multiple paths.

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Question 1

Analyze a building designed with significant overhangs. Discuss potential seismic risks and propose design alterations to mitigate those risks.

💡 Hint: Consider how shifting weight balances can affect a building's performance.

Question 2

Consider an older masonry building retrofitted with steel bracing. Analyze the impact this will have on the building’s earthquake resistance.

💡 Hint: Think about how adding stronger materials can strengthen structures.

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