Practice Prioritization (34.16.3) - Design Earthquake - Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3

Practice: Prioritization

Lesson 34.16.3Design Earthquake

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Question 1.
What is prioritization in the context of earthquake design?
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Think about which buildings are most crucial during emergencies.
Question 2.
Name two types of critical infrastructure.
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Consider places needed during an emergency.
3Question 3.
Why is prioritization important in earthquake design?
- To save costs
- To protect critical infrastructure
- To increase building heights
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Consider which buildings are necessary during emergencies.
4Question 4.
True or False: All buildings require equal attention during retrofitting.
- True
- False
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Think about the functionality of each building.
Question 5.
You are in charge of retrofitting a city prone to earthquakes. You have a limited budget. Propose a strategy for choosing which buildings to retrofit first based on prioritization. List at least three factors.
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Think about risk assessment and community needs.
Question 6.
Evaluate the long-term economic impact a city could face if it fails to prioritize retrofitting critical infrastructures like schools and hospitals.
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Consider both immediate costs and long-term implications.

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