19.13 - Engineering Applications of Seismology
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Practice Questions
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What are ground motion parameters?
💡 Hint: Think about what information engineers need to design for earthquakes.
Name a design code used in earthquake engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider widely recognized building standards.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of ground motion parameters in engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what engineers must consider to keep buildings safe.
True or False: Dynamic analysis only looks at historical earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Consider whether dynamic analysis includes predictive elements.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a city with a rich seismic history, propose a site selection strategy for a new hospital that prioritizes seismic safety. Include at least three key factors.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a site resilient.
Using provided response spectra data from past earthquakes, analyze how a specific new building design might perform during an anticipated seismic event. Outline potential structural adjustments.
💡 Hint: Reference how the building's features meet the mixed frequencies outlined in the spectrum.
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