Practice Velocity and Attenuation - 26.2.3 | 26. Shear and Rayleigh Waves | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 2
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26.2.3 - Velocity and Attenuation

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are S-waves and how do they move?

💡 Hint: Think about how the wave moves compared to P-waves.

Question 2

Easy

Are S-waves faster or slower than P-waves?

💡 Hint: Recall the order of wave speeds among seismic waves.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which wave travels faster than S-waves?

  • P-waves
  • Rayleigh Waves
  • Love Waves

💡 Hint: Use the mnemonic 'P is for quick, S is in between, Rayleigh is last.'

Question 2

Attenuation in seismic waves refers to the:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how wave energy diminishes as it travels.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a geological formation with both hard and soft materials, predict how the presence of each will affect S-wave propagation and attenuation.

💡 Hint: Think about how density and elasticity impact wave behavior.

Question 2

How might engineers adjust building designs to accommodate high attenuation rates of S-waves in a specific area prone to earthquakes?

💡 Hint: Consider what adjustments would be necessary for areas with predicted high seismic activity.

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