14.11.1 - Local Soil Conditions
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Practice Questions
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What effect does soft soil have on the natural frequency of structures?
💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility impacts frequency.
Name one historic event that highlighted the risks of ignoring soil conditions.
💡 Hint: This event is famously associated with soft soil amplification.
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What happens to the natural frequency of a structure when placed on soft soil?
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of the soil.
True or False: Site amplification can lead to increased seismic risk.
💡 Hint: Consider how soil types affect seismic waves.
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Calculate the effects of building a mid-rise structure on a soft soil site and assess design modifications to counter the amplified response. Provide a detailed explanation.
💡 Hint: Think about how structure and soil properties interact.
Evaluate the lessons learned from the Mexico City earthquake in terms of future urban planning in seismic zones. What strategies should be implemented to mitigate risks?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how past disasters shape current practices.
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