Practice Case Studies - 27.11 | 27. Seismogram | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the significance of the El Centro Earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about what data is crucial for engineers.

Question 2

Easy

Name a key finding from the Northridge Earthquake.

💡 Hint: Consider how earthquakes affect buildings.

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Question 1

What significant contribution did the El Centro Earthquake make to engineering?

  • First use of digital seismographs
  • Strong-motion record usage
  • Introduction of vertical design

💡 Hint: Think about the first things recorded.

Question 2

True or False: The Northridge Earthquake emphasized the importance of horizontal acceleration.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Which direction is critical during shaking?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how the lessons from the El Centro and Northridge earthquakes can be applied in new construction projects today.

💡 Hint: Think about why understanding past quakes helps in new designs.

Question 2

Propose a research project using data from the El Centro Earthquake to influence future building codes.

💡 Hint: Focus on the types of structures that faced challenges.

Challenge and get performance evaluation