Chapter 14

Question 1

Piecemeal Demolition

Answer 1

Demolition process that uses hand tools and machines to gradually decrease the height of the structure.

Question 2

Controlled Collapse Demolition

Answer 2

Deliberate demolition process that uses large machinery and equipment to reduce an entire structure to ground level.

Question 3

Earthquake

Answer 3

A sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust that creates seismic forces that shake and sometimes disrupt the ground. Earthquakes are associated with volcanic activity, landslides, and tsunamis.

Question 4

Aftershock

Answer 4

A smaller earthquake that occurs in the same area and similar time frame as a larger earthquake.

Question 5

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Answer 5

Agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that is responsible for emergency preparedness, mitigation, and response activities for events including natural, technological, and attach-related emergencies.

Question 6

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Answer 6

Communication services that utilize an Internet connection to transmit telephone signals.

Question 7

Water can undermine foundations

Answer 7

Causing partial or total collapse

Question 8

Foundations and structures are required to resist

Answer 8

Flotation, collapse, and lateral movement

Question 9

Natural forces are the primary cause

Answer 9

Of incidents that affect a wide area