Practice Comparison between Shear and Rayleigh Waves - 26.4 | 26. Shear and Rayleigh Waves | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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26.4 - Comparison between Shear and Rayleigh Waves

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of wave is a Shear Wave?

💡 Hint: Think about the classification of seismic waves.

Question 2

Easy

Describe the particle motion in Rayleigh Waves.

💡 Hint: Consider how particles move in a circle.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of seismic wave is an S-wave?

  • Surface wave
  • Body wave
  • Love wave

💡 Hint: Consider the type of medium these waves travel through.

Question 2

Rayleigh Waves primarily affect which part of the Earth?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on their propagation characteristics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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