30.4.1 - Soil Type and Site Conditions
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Define spectral acceleration.
💡 Hint: Think about the maximum force felt by the building.
List the soil types defined by IS 1893.
💡 Hint: Remember the spectrum from hard to soft.
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What is the effect of softer soils on seismic waves?
💡 Hint: Think about how a sponge behaves under pressure.
True or False: Hard soils always lead to higher spectral acceleration.
💡 Hint: Remember how different materials respond to force.
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A new building is planned on fill soil (Type IV) in a seismically active area. Discuss the design considerations the engineers must account for with respect to soil behavior.
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of the soil in response to earthquake forces.
Develop a risk assessment strategy for a structure built on medium soil (Type IV) located in a high seismic zone.
💡 Hint: Think about how different types of analysis can inform design strategies.
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