Practice Concept - 19.15.1 | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What does seismic microzonation mean?

💡 Hint: Think about how different areas can have different seismic risks.

Question 2 Easy

Name one parameter considered in seismic microzonation.

💡 Hint: Consider any physical characteristic of the Earth that can affect seismic events.

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Question 1

What is seismic microzonation?

A process to classify regions by their architectural styles.
A subdivision of areas based on similar seismic hazard characteristics.
The study of earthquakes only.
A method to predict the exact time of earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Think about how different regions may experience earthquakes.

Question 2

True or False: Soil profiles have no impact on seismic behavior.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how foundations interact with the ground.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a city prone to earthquakes with different soil types and varying topographies, design a microzonation strategy that includes at least three key parameters.

💡 Hint: Think about how each parameter interacts with seismic properties.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the potential fallout of neglecting groundwater levels in earthquake-prone zones and suggest mitigation strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider construction practices that account for the physical environment.

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