Practice Fault Zone Trapping - 26.11.3 | 26. Shear and Rayleigh Waves | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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26.11.3 - Fault Zone Trapping

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a fault zone?

💡 Hint: Consider where earthquakes occur and what causes them.

Question 2

Easy

Define directivity impact on seismic waves.

💡 Hint: Think about how energy can be focused in one direction.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What phenomenon occurs when seismic waves are channeled along fault zones?

  • Diffusion
  • Fault Zone Trapping
  • Reflection

💡 Hint: Think about how waves behave around geological structures.

Question 2

Directivity effects lead to increased shaking in the direction of what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how waves might travel differently through various paths.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a hypothetical earthquake scenario, predict the possible building design features that could mitigate damage from fault zone trapping.

💡 Hint: Think about how buildings can sway and absorb energy.

Question 2

Analyze a past earthquake where fault zone trapping was evident. Discuss the lessons learned for future urban planning.

💡 Hint: Consider other cities with active fault zones and how they adapt.

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