44.10 - Retrofitting and Strengthening of Existing Structures
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Practice Questions
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What is one reason for retrofitting older buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about the building's original design standards.
Name one retrofitting technique.
💡 Hint: Consider methods used to increase strength.
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Why is retrofitting necessary for older buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about the risks involved with old buildings during earthquakes.
True or False: Retrofitting can increase a building's resilience to seismic forces.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of safe structures in an earthquake.
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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.
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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