26.3 - Rayleigh Waves
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Practice Questions
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What type of motion do Rayleigh waves exhibit?
💡 Hint: Think about how ocean waves move.
Are Rayleigh waves surface waves or body waves?
💡 Hint: Recall the basic classification of seismic waves.
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What type of motion do Rayleigh waves exhibit?
💡 Hint: Think about how ocean waves roll.
Are Rayleigh waves more destructive in soft soils?
💡 Hint: Recall how materials affect wave propagation.
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You are tasked to evaluate a building's resilience against Rayleigh waves in a region with soft soil. What factors would you consider, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between soil properties and building design.
Mathematically derive the effect of Poisson's ratio on Rayleigh wave velocity in a layered medium. Provide a clear explanation.
💡 Hint: Relate the formula back to materials used in construction typically found in seismic analysis.
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