When large magnitude earthquake waves reach a city, the devastation delivered does not wipe out entire blocks or neighbourhoods. Instead, individual buildings may fall, while others next door are wholly undamaged. Why does this happen? What are strategies or devices that architectural engineers can employ to limit or prevent collapse or destruction to occur?

Describe the approach to load combinations for designing multi-purpose convention centers?

How is ground acceleration related to the seismic design of the building?

How do you apply moisture content in Highway Engineering?

In ancient Egypt the earliest architecture is constructed with mud brick, reeds, and wood. Discuss how the transition to stone architecture is accomplished in Djoser’s mortuary complex. Then discuss two later cases studies where there is a play between mudbrick and stone architecture.

Define thixotropy phenomenon and how it is beneficial for construction situations?

What steps can people take to avoid landslide disasters? Whatis the purpose of the rock bolts shown in the sketch?