Practice Kerala Flood Resilience In Design (3) - Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability

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Question 1.
What is more stable, symmetrical or asymmetrical buildings?
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Think about how forces are distributed.
Question 2.
What should be avoided in building design to increase flood resistance?
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Consider structural integrity.
3Question 3.
What type of building design is more stable during floods?
- Asymmetrical
- Symmetrical
- Irregular
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Focus on stability and symmetry.
4Question 4.
True or False: Zigzag designs can help alleviate wind tunnel effects.
- True
- False
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Think about how zigzag paths change direction.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a proposed building plan in a flood-prone area that doesn’t incorporate symmetrical designs or proper drainage.
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Consider what happens to pressure in various sections of a building.
Question 6.
Propose a retrofit solution for an existing structure showing signs of weakness after flooding.
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Think about temporary supports in construction.

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