Practice Strong Motion Seismometers - 26.12.1 | 26. Shear and Rayleigh Waves | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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26.12.1 - Strong Motion Seismometers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What do strong motion seismometers measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens during an earthquake.

Question 2

Easy

Can strong motion seismometers detect different types of seismic waves?

💡 Hint: Recall the types of seismic waves introduced earlier.

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Question 1

What do strong motion seismometers primarily measure?

  • Ground temperature
  • Horizontal and vertical acceleration
  • Air pressure

💡 Hint: Think about what type of motion is important during an earthquake.

Question 2

True or False: Strong motion seismometers cannot distinguish between P-waves and S-waves.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of strong motion seismometers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a hypothetical situation where a strong motion seismometer records data during an earthquake. What steps would you take to use this data in improving building designs?

💡 Hint: Think critically about both data analysis and structural implications.

Question 2

Explain how understanding P, S, and surface waves impacts the development of seismic-resistant infrastructure in a region prone to earthquakes.

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between wave characteristics and building response.

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