Practice Principle of Operation - 25.11.1 | 25. Hypocentre – Primary | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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25.11.1 - Principle of Operation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are P-waves?

💡 Hint: Think about their speed compared to other waves.

Question 2 Easy

Why is the hypocentre important?

💡 Hint: Recall what happens at the start of an earthquake.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a seismic early warning system?

To predict earthquakes long before they occur.
To quickly detect earthquakes and alert populations.
To record seismic activity after an earthquake.

💡 Hint: Focus on the real-time capability of these systems.

Question 2

True or False: P-waves arrive at seismic stations after S-waves.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the sequence of wave detection during an earthquake.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a city that has recently implemented a seismic early warning system. Discuss the potential challenges and benefits the system would face in an urban environment.

💡 Hint: Think about the infrastructure and population density.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how understanding hypocentre dynamics can contribute to better designs in seismic architecture.

💡 Hint: Consider integrating seismic data into architectural design.

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