32.14.1 - Need for Retrofitting
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What is the main purpose of retrofitting?
💡 Hint: Think about the safety of buildings during earthquakes.
Define a pre-code building.
💡 Hint: Consider the timing of when the building was designed.
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What is the main purpose of retrofitting existing buildings?
💡 Hint: Remember the key focus of retrofitting.
True or False: All buildings need to be retrofitted regardless of their age.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions necessitating retrofitting.
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Consider a pre-code office building that has shown signs of structural damage post-earthquake. How would you approach deciding on retrofitting strategies for this building?
💡 Hint: Assess the severity of damage before determining necessary actions.
Discuss the long-term economic benefits of investing in retrofitting older buildings compared to potential costs incurred from earthquake damages.
💡 Hint: Compare one-time retrofitting expenses with potential future financial impacts.
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