26.4 - Comparison between Shear and Rayleigh Waves
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What type of wave is a Shear Wave?
💡 Hint: Think about the classification of seismic waves.
Describe the particle motion in Rayleigh Waves.
💡 Hint: Consider how particles move in a circle.
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What type of seismic wave is an S-wave?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of medium these waves travel through.
Rayleigh Waves primarily affect which part of the Earth?
💡 Hint: Reflect on their propagation characteristics.
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If an earthquake strikes a region with thick soft soils, describe the expected behavior of both S-waves and Rayleigh waves and their impacts on structures.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the wave types and soil characteristics.
Given a scenario where a high-rise building is subjected to both S-wave and Rayleigh wave impacts during an earthquake, analyze which wave might cause more structural concern and why.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of both wave types.
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