28.7. Instrumentation and Data Collection

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a seismometer measure?

   Hint

   Think about what happens during an earthquake.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of an accelerograph?

   Hint

   Consider the forces acting on structures during shaking.

3. 3.

   What does a seismometer primarily measure?

   • Ground acceleration
   • Ground displacement
   • Seismic intensity

   Hint

   Focus on the main function of the instrument.

4. 4.

   True or False: An accelerograph helps in assessing earthquake impacts on structures.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how acceleration affects buildings.

5. 5.

   Design a simple experiment demonstrating how different ground materials might affect seismic readings from seismometers and accelerographs.

   Hint

   Consider how soft materials might amplify versus hard materials.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how the data from both instruments can influence post-earthquake urban planning efforts.

   Hint

   Link the data gathered from the instruments to real-life building practices.