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Define retrofitting.
Think about why old buildings might need to be updated.
What is jacketing?
Recall the techniques discussed in class for local reinforcement.
What is retrofitting?
Consider why we often upgrade old structures.
True or False: Energy dissipation devices are used to improve the aesthetics of buildings.
What is their primary function during seismic events?
Consider a three-story building with a history of seismic vulnerability. Propose a comprehensive retrofitting strategy, explaining which methods to use and justifying your choices.
Think about both specific reinforcements and overall structural flexibility.
Analyze how energy dissipation devices can reduce seismic forces in a high-rise building compared to traditional methods.
Consider the physics behind how energy is transferred during an earthquake.
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