Practice Understanding Disaster Causes And Impact (3.2) - Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability

Practice: Understanding Disaster Causes and Impact

Lesson 3.2Asymmetric Buildings and Vulnerability

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Question 1.
What is the typical mortar mix ratio recommended for strength?
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Think about how many parts of sand should accompany one part of cement.
Question 2.
What design element can make buildings more vulnerable to winds?
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Consider how wind interacts with building shapes.
3Question 3.
Which building design is more stable?
- Asymmetrical design
- Symmetrical design
- Random design
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Think about how symmetry affects balance.
4Question 4.
True or False: Row houses increase the risk of flood damage by creating wind tunnels.
- True
- False
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Consider the flow of air around buildings.
Question 5.
Design a community housing project in a flood-prone area. Detail your building choices and layout, emphasizing how they reduce disaster risk.
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Think about local flooding patterns and how to build to avoid them.
Question 6.
After analyzing a building's vulnerability, propose a retrofit plan that incorporates traditional materials and modern engineering techniques.
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Reflect on the materials that are typically readily available in your region.

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