25.17.2 - Input for Time History Analysis
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What is the hypocentre?
💡 Hint: Think about where an earthquake starts.
Why is the hypocentral distance important in seismic analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider how distance from the source changes our experience of the earthquake.
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What is the term for the distance between the hypocentre and a location?
💡 Hint: Focus on the specific term derived from hypocentre.
True or False: Rupture directionality affects where the most shaking will occur.
💡 Hint: Consider how the movement of an earthquake spreads.
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Given a specific fault type and a defined magnitude, develop a scenario event considering both hypocentral distance and rupture directionality. Explain your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how the depth and type of fault influence the ground shaking.
Analyze potential impacts on urban infrastructure due to different hypocentre depths in earthquakes of the same magnitude. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how distance from the surface alters the shaking intensity.
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