Practice Faults and Soil-Structure Interaction - 21.16 | 21. Geological Faults | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is Soft Soil Amplification?

💡 Hint: Think about how soil types affect vibrational energy.

Question 2

Easy

Define differential movement.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a bridge over a fault line.

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Question 1

What happens to seismic waves when they pass through soft soils?

  • Weakens
  • Amplifies
  • Remains the same

💡 Hint: Think about how softer materials react compared to harder ones.

Question 2

True or False: Differential movement can lead to structural failure.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of structures located on fault lines.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a small building in a soft soil area considering fault-induced effects. Discuss the design choices you would make to mitigate seismic risks.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the principles of soft soil amplification.

Question 2

Evaluate a proposed bridge plan that spans an active fault line. Identify potential issues due to differential movement and suggest solutions.

💡 Hint: Think about how movement across fault lines would affect connectivity.

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