Practice Seismic Hazard Analysis - 34.1.2 | 34. Design Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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34.1.2 - Seismic Hazard Analysis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does DSHA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what it assesses regarding earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

Which method considers probabilities of earthquake occurrences?

💡 Hint: It starts with a 'P' for 'Probabilities'!

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is DSHA?

  • A method considering all possible earthquakes
  • An approach focusing on maximum faults
  • An analysis method ignoring structures

💡 Hint: Remember, it’s deterministic.

Question 2

True or False: PSHA examines the frequency and probability of earthquakes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what 'Probabilistic' means.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A city is located near two major fault lines. Discuss how an engineer might apply both DSHA and PSHA in structural designs.

💡 Hint: Think about assessing extreme and realistic risks.

Question 2

Consider a historical building designated for renovation in an earthquake-prone area. Evaluate the maximum design ground motion with DSHA and the frequency with PSHA.

💡 Hint: Balance between historical values and earthquake preparedness.

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