23.7 - Applications in Earthquake Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is seismic hazard assessment?
💡 Hint: Think about earthquake preparedness.
What do building codes ensure?
💡 Hint: Consider what rules exist for construction.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the goal of seismic hazard assessment?
💡 Hint: Consider what this assessment aims to achieve.
True or False: Building codes are only important in areas far from tectonic plate boundaries.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between earthquakes and building safety.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple early warning system prototype for an earthquake-prone region, considering how to monitor strain and communicate alerts effectively.
💡 Hint: Think about which technologies would be most effective in real-time monitoring.
Analyze the impact of building code enforcement in a specific region after a major earthquake, discussing potential changes that could improve future resilience.
💡 Hint: Consider both historical data and modern engineering practices.
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