Seismic Design: Safety Masters Quiz

Question 1

Which engineer pioneered the use of base isolation systems to protect buildings from seismic waves?

A James Kelly

B George Housner

C John Blume

D Robert Whitaker

Question 2

This architect is known for collaborating with engineers to create the seismic-dampening 'damper' in the Taipei 101.

A Kenzo Tange

B Fumihiko Maki

C C.Y. Lee

D I.M. Pei

Question 3

Which structural engineer famously reinforced the Citigroup Center against wind and seismic forces?

A Fazlur Rahman Khan

B Arthur Casagrande

C William LeMessurier

D T.Y. Lin

Question 4

This researcher is best known for his work in developing modern earthquake engineering codes in California.

A Harry Wood

B Beno Gutenberg

C Charles Richter

D George Housner

Question 5

Which architect designed the seismically resilient Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco?

A William Pereira

B John Portman

C Charles Luckman

D Edward Durell Stone

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