The design wind speed for a location has a return period of 700 years for a normal-risk building. What is the return period for a (i) a low-risk building and (ii) a high-risk building?

What will be an ideal response?


300 years for a low-risk building and 1700 years for a high-risk building.

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A. A only C. Both A and B B. B only D. Neither A nor B

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A(n) ____________________ is a part that connects pieces of pipe

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The purpose of the oil filter bypass valve is to ________

A) Allow oil to bypass the filter if the filter becomes clogged B) Keep the oil from draining out of the filter when the engine is shut off C) Allows oil to bypass the oil filter when the oil is hot, to help cool the oil D) Both B and C

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The physical quantity of force has

a. magnitude only. b. direction only c. both magnitude and direction d. neither magnitude nor direction

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