Question

Which type of structures are typically designed and built by qualified architects and engineers to enhance disaster resistance?

• A. Non-engineered structures
• B. Traditional community structures
• C. Engineered structures
• D. Local skill-based structures

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Engineered structures

Engineered structures are physical assets, such as buildings, bridges, and dams, that are deliberately planned and constructed to withstand specific hazards like earthquakes, floods, or high winds. Unlike non-engineered structures (which might be built without formal plans), these are the result of professional design, using scientific principles and building codes to ensure they can resist the forces of a disaster. The involvement of qualified professionals is a key characteristic of this type of structural mitigation.