27.1 - Components of a Seismogram
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What are the three components of a seismogram?
💡 Hint: Think of how the ground moves in different directions.
What does the vertical component primarily record?
💡 Hint: Which waves are the fastest?
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What does a seismogram primarily measure?
💡 Hint: It's related to earthquakes.
Which wave primarily influences the vertical component of a seismogram?
💡 Hint: Think about the wave that arrives first.
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A seismogram from a recent earthquake shows strong vertical motion but weak horizontal motion. Discuss the potential implications for structures designed based solely on horizontal component data.
💡 Hint: Analyze the consequences of neglecting one component.
Suppose you have a building that performed poorly during an earthquake as per the seismograms analyzed. Describe how you would address this for future designs based on the seismogram components.
💡 Hint: Consider designs that integrate all three directions of movement.
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