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Geological Engineering · Q19

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 19

Q19

Earthquake-resistant buildings are designed primarily to:

A.
Prevent fire
B.
Resist shaking and structural collapse
Answer
C.
Avoid lightning damage
D.
Provide soundproofing

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Earthquake-resistant design focuses on reducing structural failure by absorbing seismic energy and allowing controlled deformation.