Question

What is recommended to be introduced to the structures even on safe land?

(a) Proper dimensioning

(b) Proper planning

(c) Use high quality materials

(d) Factor safety

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This interesting question is from Engineering Considerations of Faults in portion Faults and Faulting of Engineering Geology

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Factor safety

To explain: Some factor of safety has to be introduced in the building even though the tectonic history indicates not movement of the surface or plate. It is always recommended to introduce factor of safety for high raised buildings or even buildings which are built on active seismic zones.