26.7 - Wave Amplification and Structural Resonance
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Practice Questions
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What happens to seismic wave amplitude in soft soils?
💡 Hint: Think about how softer mediums differ from harder ones.
Describe what resonance means in the context of seismic waves.
💡 Hint: Consider how a swing works.
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What effect do soft soils have on seismic wave amplitude?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy dissipates in softer vs harder materials.
True or False: Resonance occurs when the frequency of earthquake waves mismatches a structure's natural frequency.
💡 Hint: Consider the swing analogy.
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Analyze a hypothetical 10-story building on soft soil. Given that its natural frequency is 1 Hz, how would an incoming Rayleigh wave of 1 Hz affect it?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between the wave frequency and the building's natural frequency.
Evaluate a scenario where a new design is proposed to mitigate resonance effects. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of base isolation for this structure.
💡 Hint: Balance between effectiveness and feasibility.
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