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ENCN 401 Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
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ENCN 401 Exam Questions & Answers2024/2025
earthquake safe buildings in developing communities - current situation - ANSWERSmost existing & new
buildings are unsafe
earthquake safe buildings in developing communities - construction problems - ANSWERS-materials are
heavy, brittle, lacking tensile resistance & of poor quality
-structural systems ill-considered
-detailing is flawed (no quality assurance)
earthquake safe buildings in developing communities - building regulations - ANSWERS-need to
transform local government building departments
-building departments should implement educational initiatives
other stakeholders also need to be involved (professional associations, leading academics, training
institutions, quality controllers, home owners)
Vernacular Architecture - ANSWERSCulturally and climatically relevant architecture using locally available
materials and traditional building techniques.
-closely related to its context & is aware of specific geographic features & cultural aspects
-unique to different places around the world
traditional materials - ANSWERSraw earth (adobe, clay), stone, clay & concrete bricks
Adobe - ANSWERS"mud-brick"
-natural composite material made of earth & other organic materials
-heavy weight
-high thermal mass & excellent acoustic properties
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