28.6 - Significance in Earthquake Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What does magnitude measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at the earthquake's source.
How does intensity affect building design?
💡 Hint: Consider how local effects differ from the earthquake's size.
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What is the main difference between magnitude and intensity?
💡 Hint: Remember, magnitude is about size, intensity is about impact.
Intensity assessments are crucial for which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of impact assessments after an event.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze two fictional earthquakes of the same magnitude but different intensities in two cities. How would engineers respond differently in each city based on the intensity?
💡 Hint: Consider local building practices and historical impact.
Given a scenario where a new building is designed in a seismic zone, how would you determine the design standards necessary based on both magnitude and intensity?
💡 Hint: Connect coding standards to local seismic data.
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