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What is the primary purpose of LAMESA's built-in alarm system?
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?
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?
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?
How does LAMESA address probable disasters in educational institutions?
What is a secondary effect of earthquakes that can occur when the soil is water-saturated?
What is a secondary effect of earthquakes that can occur when the soil is water-saturated?
What is the capacity of the storage bin in LAMESA?
What is the capacity of the storage bin in LAMESA?
What is the angle at which the table top folds upward in response to seismic activity?
What is the angle at which the table top folds upward in response to seismic activity?
Why is it necessary to refine approaches to earthquake vulnerability reduction in developing countries?
Why is it necessary to refine approaches to earthquake vulnerability reduction in developing countries?
What can happen to LPG tanks and stoves during earthquakes?
What can happen to LPG tanks and stoves during earthquakes?
What is displayed on LAMESA's 13-bit liquid crystal display?
What is displayed on LAMESA's 13-bit liquid crystal display?
What is an essential characteristic of steel that makes it eco-friendly?
What is an essential characteristic of steel that makes it eco-friendly?
What is a potential consequence of electrical lines being severed during earthquakes?
What is a potential consequence of electrical lines being severed during earthquakes?
What is the primary purpose of effective recording and interpretation of ground motion?
What is the primary purpose of effective recording and interpretation of ground motion?
What does a seismic hazard map show?
What does a seismic hazard map show?
What is the term used to represent the anticipated intensity of ground shaking?
What is the term used to represent the anticipated intensity of ground shaking?
How can resistant structures be developed to withstand collapse during earthquakes?
How can resistant structures be developed to withstand collapse during earthquakes?
What is the primary reason why building calamity-proof housing projects is important in the Philippines?
What is the primary reason why building calamity-proof housing projects is important in the Philippines?
What is the ultimate goal of effective recording and interpretation of ground motion, constructing seismic hazard maps, and developing resistant structures?
What is the ultimate goal of effective recording and interpretation of ground motion, constructing seismic hazard maps, and developing resistant structures?
