Earthquake Resistant Construction

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What is the primary purpose of LAMESA's built-in alarm system?

To alert students of an earthquake (correct)

To display seismic measurements

To trigger the actuator to fold the table top

To monitor the desk's structural integrity

What is the function of the accelerometer in LAMESA?

To control the actuator's movement

To display intensity levels on the LCD display

To trigger the alarm system

To sense motion and feed seismic measurements (correct)

What is a characteristic of steel that makes it suitable for use in earthquake-resistant construction?

High strength to weight ratio (correct)

High cost of production

High weight to strength ratio

Difficulty to maintain

How does LAMESA address probable disasters in educational institutions?

By combining technology with capacity building (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a secondary effect of earthquakes that can occur when the soil is water-saturated?

Liquefaction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of the storage bin in LAMESA?

Enough supplies for 9 kindergarteners (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the angle at which the table top folds upward in response to seismic activity?

16 degrees (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to refine approaches to earthquake vulnerability reduction in developing countries?

Because they are not applicable in developing countries (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to LPG tanks and stoves during earthquakes?

They overturn (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is displayed on LAMESA's 13-bit liquid crystal display?

Intensity levels and evacuation instructions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential characteristic of steel that makes it eco-friendly?

Not specified in the text (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of electrical lines being severed during earthquakes?

Fire outbreaks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of effective recording and interpretation of ground motion?

To provide alerts and warnings to high-risk areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a seismic hazard map show?

The potential hazards in a given area (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to represent the anticipated intensity of ground shaking?

Peak acceleration (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can resistant structures be developed to withstand collapse during earthquakes?

By following building codes based on hazard maps (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why building calamity-proof housing projects is important in the Philippines?

Because the Philippines is prone to natural calamities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of effective recording and interpretation of ground motion, constructing seismic hazard maps, and developing resistant structures?

To reduce the impact of earthquakes (D) Signup and view all the answers