Discussion
The three quantities a retrofit can address are
Answer: D
Correct answer: strength, stiffness and ductility
A building may be deficient in any of the three, and the remedy differs for each: shear walls for strength, bracing for stiffness, jacketing and confinement for ductility. Reducing the demand - by removing mass or isolating the base - is the fourth approach, addressing the other side of the comparison.
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