Practice Output - 19.16.2 | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What are hazard curves?

💡 Hint: Think about earthquake probabilities.

Question 2 Easy

Define risk contours.

💡 Hint: Consider their visual representation.

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Question 1

What does a hazard curve show?

The average earthquake strength
Probability of various ground shaking levels
The exact magnitude of the next earthquake

💡 Hint: Think about statistics of seismic activity.

Question 2

True or False: Uniform hazard spectra are only used in coastal areas.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the scope of earthquake risk areas.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A new residential area is planned in an earthquake-prone region. Using hazard curves, how would engineers determine the safest practices for construction?

💡 Hint: Consider how data influences building standards.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a city experiences a change in seismic activity patterns, how might this affect the risk contours and the associated urban planning?

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of changing risk levels.

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