Practice Engineering Implications of Faults - 21.11 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is bearing capacity, and why is it important in foundation design?

💡 Hint: Think about how weight affects the ground.

Question 2

Easy

Name one reason why tunnel routes should avoid active faults.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to tunnels during seismic activity.

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Question 1

What does bearing capacity refer to in the context of foundation design?

  • The weight a structure can hold
  • The load a soil can bear
  • The depth of a foundation

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of bearing capacity.

Question 2

True or False: Tunnels should be built through active fault lines for better accessibility.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during seismic events.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

How does designing for seismic forces differ from standard building practices? Discuss specific engineering principles.

💡 Hint: Consider what makes structures resilient against dynamic forces.

Question 2

Design a small-scale model for a bridge that can withstand differential movements caused by fault activity.

💡 Hint: Think about how real bridges are constructed to handle movement.

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