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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define retrofitting.
💡 Hint: Think about why old buildings might need to be updated.
Question 2
Easy
What is jacketing?
💡 Hint: Recall the techniques discussed in class for local reinforcement.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is retrofitting?
- A method to demolish old buildings
- The process of strengthening existing structures
- A type of new construction
💡 Hint: Consider why we often upgrade old structures.
Question 2
True or False: Energy dissipation devices are used to improve the aesthetics of buildings.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: What is their primary function during seismic events?
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Consider a three-story building with a history of seismic vulnerability. Propose a comprehensive retrofitting strategy, explaining which methods to use and justifying your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about both specific reinforcements and overall structural flexibility.
Question 2
Analyze how energy dissipation devices can reduce seismic forces in a high-rise building compared to traditional methods.
💡 Hint: Consider the physics behind how energy is transferred during an earthquake.
Challenge and get performance evaluation