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What is one of the solutions on the challenge of engineers on building foundations on
unstable soils?
What is one of the solutions on the challenge of engineers on building foundations on unstable soils?
- Soil stabilization techniques (correct)
- Steel-reinforced structures
- Reducing the size of the foundation to minimize contact with the soil
- Ignoring soil conditions and proceeding with standard foundations
What is a common effect of surface rupture caused by earthquakes?
What is a common effect of surface rupture caused by earthquakes?
- Decrease in soil permeability
- Formation of deep cracks and gaps (correct)
- Reduction in seismic wave amplitude
- Stabilization of underground utilities
What type of ground movement often leads to building tilting and subsidence?
What type of ground movement often leads to building tilting and subsidence?
- Differential ground settlements (correct)
- Amplification of seismic waves
- Surface uplift
- Fault reactivation
Which type of column is most commonly used in residential and commercial buildings?
Which type of column is most commonly used in residential and commercial buildings?
What is the main advantage of using steel columns in construction?
What is the main advantage of using steel columns in construction?
Which of the following is an example of a composite column?
Which of the following is an example of a composite column?
What is a common damage pattern in walls if boundary elements are not properly designed and detailed?
What is a common damage pattern in walls if boundary elements are not properly designed and detailed?
What is a possible cause of cracks at construction joints in walls?
What is a possible cause of cracks at construction joints in walls?
Why does flexural damage in walls rarely occur?
Why does flexural damage in walls rarely occur?
What structural deficiency can cause a soft-story collapse?
What structural deficiency can cause a soft-story collapse?
What is the main issue with slender steel sections in metal buildings?
What is the main issue with slender steel sections in metal buildings?
Why do failures in non-load-bearing walls generally not compromise the overall structural integrity of a masonry building?
Why do failures in non-load-bearing walls generally not compromise the overall structural integrity of a masonry building?
What is one major cause of beam-to-column joint failure during earthquakes?
What is one major cause of beam-to-column joint failure during earthquakes?
What causes torsional effects on buildings during an earthquake, leading to increased shear on exterior columns of the frame?
What causes torsional effects on buildings during an earthquake, leading to increased shear on exterior columns of the frame?
These are services that are crucial to the functioning of regions and the health and safety of communities.
These are services that are crucial to the functioning of regions and the health and safety of communities.
Liquefaction occurs when soil loses strength due to excessive pore water pressure during an earthquake. What is a common consequence of this phenomenon?
Liquefaction occurs when soil loses strength due to excessive pore water pressure during an earthquake. What is a common consequence of this phenomenon?
Which of the following is a primary cause of earthquake-induced landslides?
Which of the following is a primary cause of earthquake-induced landslides?
What factor causes tsunami waves to increase in height as they approach land?
What factor causes tsunami waves to increase in height as they approach land?
What is the primary cause of flexural cracking in the beam span during an earthquake?
What is the primary cause of flexural cracking in the beam span during an earthquake?
Which type of beam cracking is most likely to be caused by inadequate shear reinforcement?
Which type of beam cracking is most likely to be caused by inadequate shear reinforcement?
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
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