The structural and non structural mitigation of drought is the displacement of people. Death of livestock and plants is another structural and non-structural mitigation of drought.
there are two types; structural and non structural
displacement of people
Structural mitigation measures for earthquakes include building reinforcements such as base isolators and bracing, while non-structural measures include securing heavy furniture, installing automatic gas shut-off valves, and creating emergency plans. Both types of mitigation aim to reduce damage and ensure safety during seismic events.
Structural Mitigation:- • Increase the river dike heights • Evacuation routes identification • Retrofitting of vulnerable structures for tsunami resistance • Engineered structures • Tsunami water breaks • Sea walls & coral reefs Non structural Mitigation:- • Public Awareness • Hazard mapping & vulnerability analysis • Risk identification, zoning & mapping • Training of all concerned • Land Use Management • Tsunami warning system
mitigation efforts help the people by creating safer communites and reducing loss of life and property is called mitigation
Non-structural mitigation measures for tsunamis include early warning systems, community education and preparedness programs, land use planning and zoning regulations to restrict development in high-risk areas, vegetation buffers such as mangroves to reduce wave energy, and building codes that require structures to be designed to resist tsunami forces.
Non Structural could refer to non supportive members of an object. For example a house has load bearing walls that would be considered structural. It also has dividing walls that are nonstructural , not necessary for support of the whole.
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Mitigation strategies for floods include the construction of flood control structures such as levees and dams, implementing land-use planning to avoid building in flood-prone areas, improving stormwater management systems, and promoting early warning systems and emergency preparedness. Additionally, restoring natural floodplains and wetlands can help absorb excess water and reduce flood risk.
Structural concrete is used in the construction of buildings, bridges, dams, etc. Typically there are more codes governing the use of concrete as a construction material and the concrete used has higher strength. Non-structural concrete is typically defined as being used for the construction of non structural elements. These could be parking lots, sidewalks, handicap ramps, etc. A lower strength concrete can be used and there are less rules pertaining to its use.
Non-structural mitigation measures are:- a.) Hazard mapping:- a hazard map will illustrate the areas vulnerable to the cyclone in any given year. it is a effective mitigation tool. b.)Land use control designed so that least critical activities are placed in vulnerable areas.Location of settlements in the flood plains is of utmost risk.Vulnerable areas should be kept for parks,grazing or play grounds. c.)Cyclone fore casting and warning :- better forecasting for cyclones ,early and timely warning to the people who are likely to be affected leads to better preparedness and reduced impact to life,property, livelihood and livelihood and infrastructure.
A non-structural crack is a crack in a building or structure that does not affect the integrity or strength of the building. These cracks are typically superficial and do not indicate any significant structural issues. They are often caused by factors such as shrinkage, temperature changes, or settling.