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26 - Shear and Rayleigh Waves

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are the two main types of seismic waves?

💡 Hint: Think about how these waves travel through the Earth.

Question 2

Easy

What do S-waves cause in terms of particle motion?

💡 Hint: Consider the direction of travel for S-waves.

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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 wave is an S-wave?

  • Surface wave
  • Body wave
  • Both

💡 Hint: Recall the wave classification we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: Rayleigh waves travel along the surface and have a retrograde motion.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of how ocean waves move.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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