Practice Site-Specific Ground Motion Studies - 27.8.2 | 27. Seismogram | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of site-specific ground motion studies?

💡 Hint: Think about why engineers need to study ground motion.

Question 2

Easy

Define liquefaction in the context of earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Consider the effect of pressure on a liquid.

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Question 1

What do site-specific ground motion studies assess?

  • Soil-structure interactions
  • World population growth
  • Weather patterns

💡 Hint: Look for keywords related to earthquakes and engineering.

Question 2

Liquefaction occurs when saturated soil loses strength during an earthquake.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of pressure and shaking on soil.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze a scenario where an engineer fails to consider site-specific ground motion studies when designing a skyscraper in an earthquake-prone area.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the consequences of ignoring safety protocols.

Question 2

Propose a plan for how to incorporate liquefaction studies into city planning for a coastal area prone to earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Consider how local geology affects development.

Challenge and get performance evaluation