8.5.2.1 - Infrastructure Design
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Practice Questions
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What is infrastructure design?
💡 Hint: Think about what buildings need to do to stay safe.
Name one feature of earthquake-resistant structures.
💡 Hint: Use your understanding of how buildings react to shaking.
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What is the primary purpose of earthquake-resistant design?
💡 Hint: Consider how these buildings respond to movement.
True or False: Flood control measures only involve constructing levees.
💡 Hint: Think about the range of solutions used in flood management.
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Develop a proposal for a new school building in a flood-prone area. What implementing strategies will ensure it is flood resilient?
💡 Hint: Think about what has been said about flood barriers and elevated structures.
Design a multi-purpose community building that can withstand earthquakes, flooding, and high winds. Describe key features and materials.
💡 Hint: Remember the techniques and materials you've studied!
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