19.11 - Site Effects and Local Soil Conditions
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Practice Questions
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What is site amplification?
💡 Hint: Think about how different soil types react to waves.
What is liquefaction?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to wet sand when you shake it.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What term describes the amplification of seismic waves due to soft soils?
💡 Hint: Think about how the soil can affect seismic activity.
True or False: Liquefaction can cause buildings to collapse.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the ground behaves like a liquid.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the implications of site amplification on urban design in seismic zones. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how soil impacts structural integrity during earthquakes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of liquefaction mitigation strategies for urban infrastructure.
💡 Hint: Think about how structural alterations and planning can minimize damage.
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