Practice Use of Seismograms in Earthquake Engineering - 27.8 | 27. Seismogram | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does a seismogram record?

💡 Hint: Think about what changes during an earthquake.

Question 2

Easy

Why is liquefaction important to consider?

💡 Hint: What happens to soil when it's shaken in a saturated condition?

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Question 1

What is the primary use of seismograms in earthquake engineering?

  • Record seismic waves
  • Establish building codes
  • Predict weather effects

💡 Hint: Focus on what seismograms are designed to capture.

Question 2

True or False: Liquefaction only occurs in dry soil.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions under which liquefaction occurs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a specific seismogram, how would you analyze it to assess structural safety during an earthquake? Include considerations of soil type.

💡 Hint: Examine historical data for similar soil conditions and building types.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of using nonlinear models in seismic design compared to linear models in regard to safety standards.

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of predicting outcomes in materials under stress.

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