Practice Seismometers and Accelerographs - 28.7.1 | 28. Magnitude and Intensity of Earthquakes | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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28.7.1 - Seismometers and Accelerographs

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does a seismometer measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during shaking.

Question 2

Easy

What do accelerographs record?

💡 Hint: Consider how the ground speed changes during an earthquake.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a seismometer measure?

  • Ground acceleration
  • Ground displacement
  • Seismic wave frequency

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the ground shakes.

Question 2

True or False: Accelerographs are used to measure ground displacement.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the different roles of these instruments.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a hypothetical study using seismometer and accelerograph data to assess earthquake risks in a newly developed urban area.

💡 Hint: Think about the type of locations where installations might be beneficial.

Question 2

Discuss how inaccurate readings from accelerographs can impact building codes and retrofitting strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of following incorrect data for safety.

Challenge and get performance evaluation