Earthquake Engineering Quiz

What natural phenomenon causes earthquakes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tectonic plate shifts

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

What is the main reason buildings collapse during earthquakes?

• The weight of the building

• The height of the building

• The age of the building

• The forceful shifting of the ground

What is the goal when constructing buildings in high-intensity earthquake areas?

• To make them cheaper

• To make them taller

• To make them earthquake-resistant

• To make them earthquake-proof

What is one way engineers can make buildings stronger?

• Reinforcing concrete with steel

• Building underground

• Using glass walls

• Using wooden frames

What is base isolation?

• Attaching the building firmly to the ground

• Building the structure on top of a separate base

• Using only steel for construction

• Building on a hill

What material is commonly used in modern base isolation systems?

• Wood and plastic

• Aluminum and copper

• Rubber and steel

• Glass and concrete

What is the purpose of the tuned mass damper in Taipei 101?

• To store water

• To provide additional space

• To combat earthquakes and typhoons

• To generate electricity

What is the innovative technology being developed to make buildings invisible to shock waves?

• A shield of concrete and plastic

• A floating foundation

• A magnetic levitation system

• A water-based barrier

How does the invisibility shield work?

• By reflecting the shock waves back

• By neutralizing the shock waves

• By deflecting the shock waves around the building

• By absorbing the shock waves

What system is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes?

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Fujita scale

• Richter scale

• Beaufort scale