32.14.4 - IS 13935 Guidelines for Seismic Strengthening
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Define retrofitting.
💡 Hint: Think about why old buildings might need to be updated.
What is jacketing?
💡 Hint: Recall the techniques discussed in class for local reinforcement.
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What is retrofitting?
💡 Hint: Consider why we often upgrade old structures.
True or False: Energy dissipation devices are used to improve the aesthetics of buildings.
💡 Hint: What is their primary function during seismic events?
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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.
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.
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