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

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are surface waves?

💡 Hint: Think about how waves might move across a flat surface.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of surface wave.

💡 Hint: Recall the names mentioned in class.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which type of surface wave causes horizontal motion?

  • Love Waves
  • Rayleigh Waves
  • P Waves
  • S Waves

💡 Hint: Consider the name and how it relates to its movement.

Question 2

True or False: Rayleigh waves are slower than Love waves.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the rate of surface wave propagation.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a fictional building meant to withstand both Love and Rayleigh waves. Describe the materials and structural features you would use.

💡 Hint: Consider how modern buildings in earthquake zones are engineered.

Question 2

Analyze an earthquake scenario where Love and Rayleigh waves cause damage. Describe the impact each wave type has on different structures in an urban area.

💡 Hint: Consider how the orientation and design of structures could mitigate these effects.

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