26 - Shear and Rayleigh Waves
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What are the two main types of seismic waves?
💡 Hint: Think about how these waves travel through the Earth.
What do S-waves cause in terms of particle motion?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of travel for S-waves.
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What type of wave is an S-wave?
💡 Hint: Recall the wave classification we discussed.
True or False: Rayleigh waves travel along the surface and have a retrograde motion.
💡 Hint: Think of how ocean waves move.
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Describe how you would assess a building's resilience to S-wave induced forces in a seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Consider what structural engineers look at during such evaluations.
Evaluate the impact of soil types on Rayleigh wave signals and possible engineering responses.
💡 Hint: Think about how soil characteristics affect seismic waves.
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