Practice Rayleigh Waves - 19.3.2.b | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Rayleigh Waves

19.3.2.b - Rayleigh Waves

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What type of wave are Rayleigh waves?

💡 Hint: Think about the wave types we've discussed.

Question 2 Easy

Why are Rayleigh waves typically more destructive than P-waves?

💡 Hint: Consider the movement pattern.

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Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about Rayleigh waves?

They are the fastest seismic waves.
They cause both vertical and horizontal motion.
They do not cause damage to structures.

💡 Hint: Consider how ocean waves move.

Question 2

True or False: Rayleigh waves can travel through liquids.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about P-waves' capabilities.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how Rayleigh waves contributed to the earthquake damage in a historic event. Propose design changes for future buildings based on your analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about past earthquakes and their impacts.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a research study that would further investigate Rayleigh waves. What methods would you use, and what would be your expected outcomes?

💡 Hint: Consider modern technologies and data collection methods.

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