Practice Strong-Motion Seismographs - 19.4.2 | 19. Elements of Seismology | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Strong-Motion Seismographs

19.4.2 - Strong-Motion Seismographs

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Question 1 Easy

What is a strong-motion seismograph?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes them different from regular seismographs.

Question 2 Easy

Why are strong-motion seismographs important in engineering?

💡 Hint: Consider the potential impacts on construction.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a strong-motion seismograph?

To measure temperature fluctuations
To record high-amplitude seismic motions during earthquakes
To predict future earthquakes

💡 Hint: Consider what the instrument is designed to measure.

Question 2

True or False: Strong-motion seismographs record both low and high-amplitude seismic waves.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the specific function of these instruments compared to standard seismographs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical urban development project in a seismic zone using data from strong-motion seismographs. Discuss how this data benefits your design decisions.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of strong ground motion.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how technological advancements in strong-motion seismographs could enhance earthquake preparedness and infrastructure resilience.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of technology in improving existing methods.

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