26.6.2 - Rayleigh Wave Testing
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What does MASW stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the method primarily analyzes.
What do Rayleigh waves help us understand?
💡 Hint: Consider their motion and influence on the Earth's surface.
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What technique is used to assess Rayleigh wave propagation?
💡 Hint: Consider which methods analyze surface waves.
True or False: MASW is used solely for deep geological assessments.
💡 Hint: Think about where MASW applies.
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You are tasked with assessing a site for a new building using MASW. Discuss the steps you would take from setup to analysis.
💡 Hint: Think logically about the process from beginning to end.
Describe a situation where soil stiffness analysis using SASW could avert disaster during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Envision different soil conditions in urban developments.
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