Shaking Ground: Earthquake Engineering Quiz

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Shaking Ground: Earthquake Engineering: a General level Architecture quiz. Test your knowledge with 14 questions!
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Question 1
What is the main goal of earthquake-resistant design?
A Making buildings invisible
B Stopping all movement
C Reducing building height
D Preventing total collapse
Question 2
Which device is used to absorb earthquake energy at the base?
A Base isolators
B Wind turbines
C Lightning rods
D Water tanks
Question 3
What is a 'tuned mass damper' used for in skyscrapers?
A Reducing sway
B Increasing weight
C Improving aesthetics
D Adding electricity
Question 4
What property of materials helps buildings survive quakes?
A Brittleness
B Porosity
C Transparency
D Ductility
Question 5
What are 'cross-braces' in a building frame used for?
A Thermal insulation
B Lighting
C Stability
D Decoration

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