Practice Selection of Ground Motion Records - 27.9 | 27. Seismogram | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is one criterion for selecting ground motion records?

💡 Hint: Think about factors affecting seismic energy.

Question 2

Easy

What does soil condition refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider how different soils might behave 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 is one criterion for selecting ground motion records?

  • Soil density
  • Magnitude
  • Wind speed

💡 Hint: Consider how energy influences the overall impact.

Question 2

True or False: Spectral compatibility ensures that ground motions match the expected response across frequencies.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how records need to align with expected structural behavior.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a site located 10 km from a major fault zone. What factors should you analyze when selecting appropriate ground motion records?

💡 Hint: Think broadly about what influences seismic waves as they travel.

Question 2

You are tasked with performing a seismic hazard analysis. How do you select and scale ground motion records for a new building on a clay soil site?

💡 Hint: Consider how the building's resilience might change based on the clay soil.

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