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1
Q

Earthquakes:

Buildings constructed prior to the ______ are generally more at risk than newer buildings.

A

1930s

p 395

2
Q

Earthquakes

Seismic design considerations include _________ bracing and other features to provide sufficient resistance to seismic motion in order to minimize damage and avoid collapse.

A

lateral

p 396

3
Q

The potential for ___________ occurs nearly everywhere. __________ are defined as the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope.

A

landslides / landslides

p 396

4
Q

Landslides

Urban expansion has increased the potential for this geological event because there are more cuts into ____________ to accommodate building development.

A

hillsides

p 396

5
Q

Land __________ is similar to landslides in that the ground gives way but usually in the form of gradual sinking.

A

subsidence

p 398

6
Q
  • Sinking or settling of land due to various natural and human caused factors such as removal of underground water or oil.
A

Subsidence

p 398

7
Q
  • A natural depression in a land surface formed by the collapse of a cavern roof. Generally occurs in limestone regions.
A

Sinkhole

p 398

8
Q

Sinkhole cavities are usually created by the interaction of ground water with rock formation that are water __________.

A

soluble

p 399

9
Q

Windstorms, hurricanes and tornados

Modern building codes include ______ _______ as part of the structural design requirements.

A

wind loads

p 400

10
Q

Collapse can result when __________ loads on the structural members exceed final design loads due to careless stockpiling of heavy building materials on upper floors.

A

temporary

p 404

11
Q

Another cause of collapse is improper ___________ of the construction process.

A

sequencing

p 404

12
Q

A third cause of failure during construction results from temporary weakness of the __________ ________.

A

building frame

p 404

13
Q

A fourth cause of collapse is the ____________ of the building frame during construction.

A

instability

p 406

14
Q

___________ demolition is performed by using hand tools or machines.

A

Piecemeal

p 406

15
Q

___________ collapse is performed by using a crane with a demolition ball, hydraulic pusher arms, wire rope pulling or explosives.

A

Controlled

p 406