Based on the 1990 Luzon Earthquake, a key engineering lesson learned from the earthquake
was the importance of avoiding ‘soft stories.’ The collapse of which building was cited as a direct
result of this design flaw?
A. The library of the Central Luzon State University
B. The Hyatt Hotel
C. The Christian College of the Philippines
D. The San Fernando Church
The library of the Central Luzon State University
Which of the following effects was reported after the 2012 Negros, Cebu Earthquake?
A. Ground subsidence and tsunami wave up to 5 meters
B. Discovery of the Inabanga Fault
C. Collapse of Burnham Park structures
D. Uplift of Dagupan City coastlines
Ground subsidence and tsunami wave up to 5 meters
From a geological and engineering perspective, which lesson is most emphasized in the aftermath
of the Cotabato earthquake?
A. The expansion of mining operations in Cotabato
B. The importance of fault mapping and infrastructure retrofitting
C. Reducing use of reinforced concrete in construction
D. The removal of old bridges to prevent collapse
The importance of fault mapping and infrastructure retrofitting
In studying the 1964 Niigata earthquake, which engineering failure led to a global shift in how
cities assess and prepare construction sites on soft or reclaimed land?
A. Poorly mixed concrete in high-rise structures
B. Lack of tsunami warning systems in urban areas
C. Collapse due to soil liquefaction under buildings with shallow foundations
D. Improper installation of fire suppression systems in oil facilities
Collapse due to soil liquefaction under buildings with shallow foundations
In the phenomenon of 2013 Bohol Earthquake, it was stated that the city was strucked by a
magnitude 7.2 earthquake leaving thousands of destruction around the city. What is the intensity
of the earthquake observed in this catastrophe?
A. Intensity III to Intensity IV
B. Intensity V to Intensity VI
C. Intensity VII to Intensity VIII
D. Intensity VIII to Intensity IX
Intensity VII to Intensity VIII
