32.14 - Retrofitting and Strengthening of Structures
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Practice Questions
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What is retrofitting?
💡 Hint: Think about what we do to older buildings.
Name one method of local retrofitting.
💡 Hint: It involves adding something to the existing structure.
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What is the purpose of retrofitting?
💡 Hint: Focus on how we make buildings safer.
True or False: Non-destructive testing can damage the structure.
💡 Hint: Think about what non-destructive means.
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Design a retrofitting plan for a school built in 1960, considering its historical value and proximity to a fault line.
💡 Hint: Think about what methods will be effective while keeping design integrity.
Evaluate the impact of not retrofitting a building after it has sustained moderate seismic damage. What could be the long-term consequences?
💡 Hint: Consider the risks involved with neglecting structural integrity.
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