Practice Retrofitting and Strengthening of Existing Structures - 44.10 | 44. Important Points in Mitigating Effects of Earthquake on Structures | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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44.10 - Retrofitting and Strengthening of Existing Structures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is one reason for retrofitting older buildings?

💡 Hint: Think about the building's original design standards.

Question 2

Easy

Name one retrofitting technique.

💡 Hint: Consider methods used to increase strength.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Why is retrofitting necessary for older buildings?

  • To beautify them
  • To repair damage and enhance seismic safety
  • To change their function

💡 Hint: Think about the risks involved with old buildings during earthquakes.

Question 2

True or False: Retrofitting can increase a building's resilience to seismic forces.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of safe structures in an earthquake.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a retrofitting plan for a fictional building that was built in the 1970s, detailing at least three specific strategies you would employ and justify their effectiveness in increasing seismic resistance.

💡 Hint: Consider the materials and structural weaknesses common in that era.

Question 2

Explain how the cost of retrofitting impacts the decision-making process for building owners, and what may influence them to choose to retrofit or not.

💡 Hint: Think about the financial versus safety implications in your explanation.

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