Practice Definition and Characteristics of Faults - 21.1 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a fault?

💡 Hint: Think about how tectonic forces affect rock layers.

Question 2

Easy

Define displacement in the context of faults.

💡 Hint: Consider how rocks move relative to each other.

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Question 1

What is a fault?

  • A minor crack in the ground
  • A fracture in the Earth's crust
  • A type of mineral

💡 Hint: Think about the role of tectonic activity.

Question 2

True or False: The hanging wall is located below the fault plane.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of hanging wall and footwall.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given that two rock blocks, A and B, are displaced along a normal fault, describe the forces acting on both blocks and the expected movement direction.

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of normal faults where hanging walls drop.

Question 2

In a region where multiple faults interact, how should civil engineers approach site selection for urban development?

💡 Hint: Think about safety and risk management in high-seismicity regions.

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